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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Main Authors: S. Nieuwmeyer, M. Hosking
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2006-07-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/611
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