Advance directives -- The importance of conversations about end-of-life care -- The do not resuscitate order (DNR) -- Hospice -- Laughter is good medicine -- The hospice team -- Managing pain & uncomfortable symptoms -- Attitudes and choices -- Signs & symptoms of approaching death -- How to listen -- Doctors are human too -- The pleasure diet -- Forgiveness -- Releasing loved ones at the end of life -- The last hurrah -- Extraordinary events -- Funeral plans -- Ethical wills.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.