Bibliograph

Handbook for mortals, guidance for people facing serious illness, Joanne Lynn, Joan Harrold, Janice Lynch Schuster

Type

Label

Handbook for mortals, guidance for people facing serious illness, Joanne Lynn, Joan Harrold, Janice Lynch Schuster

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Handbook for mortals

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

642278767

Responsibility statement

Joanne Lynn, Joan Harrold, Janice Lynch Schuster

Sub title

guidance for people facing serious illness

Table Of 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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