Death, Dying and Bereavement (Published in association with The Open University)

Autor: Dickenson, Donna.
Rok: 1993
ISBN: 9780803987975
OKCZID: 110324619

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This remarkable and novel collection, which combines academic research with professional and personal reflections, will be of great interest to all those concerned with the issues surrounding death, and in particular, to those directly involved in the support of dying or bereaved people, whether as paid carers, family members, friends or volunteers. Dying, Death and Bereavement addresses both the practical and metaphysical aspects of death. Topics such as new methods of pain relief, guidelines for breaking bad news and current attitudes to euthanasia are considered, while the mystery of death and its wider implications are also explored.A highly distinctive interdisciplinary approach is adopted, including perspectives from literature, theology, sociology abd psychology. There are wide-ranging contributions from those who come into professional contact with death and bereavement - doctors, nurses, clergy, social workers and counsellors. In addition there are more intimate personal accounts from carers and from bereaved people.By drawing together information, reflection and experience, this authoritative text will broaden your understanding of a subject area that society has chosen to deny. For professionals and students involved in nursing, medicine, social work, counselling and the care of the dying or bereaved people, is essential reading. Dying, Death and Bereavement is the Course Reader for the Open University course Death and Dying which is offered as part of the Open University Diploma in Health and Social Welfare.

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