Assessing a patient's spiritual needs is an important component of the holistic approach to effective management of pain. It provides an insight into how the patient and the family are likely to cope.
Addressing Spiritual Issues of Muslim Patients in Palliative Care
The only grief we can speak to is that which we've personally experienced. No two experiences are the same.
Grief Sucks Because Everyone Thinks They Know Exactly How You Feel
Sometimes it's hard to know what to say to a friend who is facing the loss of a loved one. Here are some words and verses that may provide comfort . . . as well as some advice about what NOT to say.
Words of Sympathy: What to Say When Someone You Know Faces a Loss
Over my many years in the medical field, I've witnessed many deaths. Some people see death as a tragedy. Some see it as a release from pain and suffering. One thing is certain: death is inevitable.
Final Symptoms of Terminal Lung Cancer and Dying
The death of a loved one while sleeping can come as an enormous shock, particularly if the deceased had no known health issues. Some, however, view death while sleeping as the most peaceful way to go.
Dying in Your Sleep: Possible Causes of Death
Do you find yourself crying in public and unable to control your tears? There are biological as well as emotional forces at play. Learn about easy ways to stop crying.
How to Control Tears and Stop Crying
My heart is still warm, but sometimes I feel like my soul has gone cold.
The Real Reason I Seem Detached Sometimes
Not all cultures see death as negative or frightening; it is, after all, a natural process we all go through at some stage after our birth. Let's investigate the dying process.
The Dying Process - What Happens as You Approach Death
Death is difficult to accept, and yet it is a part of life that we cannot change. Having a better understanding of the stages of the dying process will help ease the experience for all involved.
Stages of the Dying Process and What to Expect