Counselling the terminally ill — Can we prepare for death?
The family medical practitioner is a key player when care of the patient becomes palliative. The practitioner's ability to be present to the psychological, spiritual and social needs—in addition to the physical -gives reassurance and affirmation of life up to the point of death. Counselling in...
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| description | The family medical practitioner is a key player when care of the patient becomes palliative. The practitioner's ability to be present to the psychological, spiritual and social needs—in addition to the physical -gives reassurance and affirmation of life up to the point of death. Counselling in the medical field and the approach to opening up a conversation with a patient or family member is discussed. |
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