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A physician's guide to coping with death and dying /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Swanson, Jan, 1948-
Other Authors: Cooper, Alan, 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2005]
Subjects:
Attitude to Death.
Terminal Care > psychology.
Adaptation, Psychological.
Physician-Patient Relations.
Physicians > psychology.
Table of Contents:
  • Death and dying
  • Understanding death
  • Stages of dying
  • The physician's role in a peaceful death
  • Treatment options
  • Interacting with patients and families
  • Talking with the dying patient
  • Facing the end of life
  • Death in the emergency department
  • Death and children
  • The spiritual needs of children who are dying
  • Physicians as patients
  • Coping
  • Coping with the death of a patient
  • Physician's self-care
  • Dealing with the guilt, getting ride of shame
  • Problems in coping
  • Reducing stress
  • Relaxation skills, meditation, and visualization
  • Keeping a journal
  • Spirituality
  • Opening up to others
  • Leading a balanced life