A good death :
Young, Michael Dunlop, 1915-2002
A good death : conversations with East Londoners / Michael Young and Lesley Cullen. - London ; New York : Routledge, 1996. - xvi, 249 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ch. 1. Slow death --
Ch. 2. The patients --
Ch. 3. The battle for independence --
Ch. 4. The carer at home --
Ch. 5. The doctor --
Ch. 6. Pain and euthanasia --
Ch. 7. Beyond our care but not our caring --
Ch. 8. The afterlife --
Ch. 9. In conclusion: collective immortality --
Appendices.
A Good Death is based on a survey in East London and provides a wide range of fascinating and helpful insights into all aspects of experiencing death and surviving grief.
The voices in the book are those of people who have managed to cope despite being under the shadow of impending death. Their experience could be a comfort to anybody in a similar situation. A Good Death is intended for people who are dying, for their lay and professional carers and for student doctors, nurses and social workers.
0415137977
Terminal care
Terminally ill--Family relationships
Terminally ill--Psychology
Cancer--Psychological aspects
Death--Psychological aspects
Bereavement--Psychological aspects
East End (London, England)
155.9
A good death : conversations with East Londoners / Michael Young and Lesley Cullen. - London ; New York : Routledge, 1996. - xvi, 249 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ch. 1. Slow death --
Ch. 2. The patients --
Ch. 3. The battle for independence --
Ch. 4. The carer at home --
Ch. 5. The doctor --
Ch. 6. Pain and euthanasia --
Ch. 7. Beyond our care but not our caring --
Ch. 8. The afterlife --
Ch. 9. In conclusion: collective immortality --
Appendices.
A Good Death is based on a survey in East London and provides a wide range of fascinating and helpful insights into all aspects of experiencing death and surviving grief.
The voices in the book are those of people who have managed to cope despite being under the shadow of impending death. Their experience could be a comfort to anybody in a similar situation. A Good Death is intended for people who are dying, for their lay and professional carers and for student doctors, nurses and social workers.
0415137977
Terminal care
Terminally ill--Family relationships
Terminally ill--Psychology
Cancer--Psychological aspects
Death--Psychological aspects
Bereavement--Psychological aspects
East End (London, England)
155.9