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describe the physical changes of dying |
A-agonal phase- regular heartbeat disintegrates C-clinical death-short interval where resuscitation is still possible M-mortality- final death |
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Brain death |
heart and respiratory systems function, but no brain activity |
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Elisabeth Kubler-Ross theory on dying patients |
D- Denial A- Anger B-Bargaining D-Depression A-Acceptance |
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Hospice |
program of support services designed to meet the dying person's physical, emotional, social and spirtiual needs by providing comfort and care vs. prolonging life. |
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Euthanasia |
ending the life of a person suffering from an incurable condition--can take various forms |
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Passive euthanasia |
witholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment from a hopelessly ill patient |
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Advanced Directive |
Gives instructions for treatment usually through a Living Will; or a Durable Power of Attorney=gives an appointed person the right to make medical decisions for you. |
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Voluntary active euthanasia |
when doctors or others act directly at a patient's request to end suffering prematurely--this is a criminal offense. |
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Assisted suicide |
doctor gives patient the lethal dosage of medicine and the patient administers it to themselves later. |
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Bereavement |
the experience of losing a loved one |
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Grief |
The physical and psychological effects on a person who's lost a loved one. |
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Mourning |
A general way, customs or norms in which a culture expresses their bereavement. |
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anticipatory grieving |
anticipated grieving as in the case of a prolonged illness. |
