Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-212) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Shock and denial -- Terminal illness and disbelief -- Long-term illness -- The caretaker role -- Parting moments -- Funerals and memorial services -- Grief work -- Comfort and support -- Complications -- The first two years -- Loving again -- Grief over time -- For friends and family -- For professionals.
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