Rev. ed. of: Handbook for mortals / Joanne Lynn, Joan Harrold, and the Center to Improve Care of the Dying, George Washington University. 1999. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Living with serious illness -- Enduring and changing -- Finding meaning -- Helping families make decisions and give care -- Getting the help you need -- Talking with your doctor -- Controlling pain -- Managing other symptoms -- Living with specific illnesses -- Planning ahead -- Deciding about medical interventions -- Hastening death -- Coping with events near death -- The dying of children -- Dying suddenly -- Enduring loss.
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