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What is a terminal illness?
A disease that cannot be cured and will result in death.
Identify 3 fears that a person with terminal illness might have.
Pain, abandonment, loneliness.
Most medical personnel now feel that a patient _______ be told of his/her approaching death. However, the patient should be left with __________ and the knowledge that he/she will __________.
should ; 'some hope' ; 'not to be left alone'
What is the emotional response characterized by 'No, not me'?
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What does 'Bargaining' refer to in the context of death?
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What term describes feelings that are hostile and bitter?
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What does it mean to be at peace and ready for death?
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Experiencing sadness and despair is often referred to as what?
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What emotional state is expressed by 'I don't believe the doctor'?
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What does a person who needs support and the presence of others often experience?
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What phrase indicates a person engaging in bargaining?
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What behavior characterizes someone who withdraws from others?
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Crying frequently is associated with which emotional state?
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What statement illustrates anger related to illness?
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Do all dying patients progress through the five stages of grieving?
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Before healthcare workers can provide care to dying patients, they must first understand their own ______ about death and come to ______ with these feelings.
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What is the philosophy behind hospice care?
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List 3 types of care provided by hospice.
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What legal documents allow a dying patient to instruct the doctor to withhold treatments that might prolong life?
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Do you believe in the 'right to die'? Why or why not?
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Differentiate between assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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Identify 3 requirements that an individual must meet to qualify for assisted suicide.
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What is the purpose of the hospice LIVE promise?
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Which 2 rights in the Dying Person's Bill of Rights do you believe are the most important?
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Study Notes
Terminal Illness
- A terminal illness refers to a disease that is incurable and will inevitably lead to death.
Fears Associated with Terminal Illness
- Common fears include experiencing pain, facing abandonment, and enduring loneliness.
Communication About Death
- Medical personnel believe patients should be informed of their impending death.
- Patients should maintain "some hope" and know they will not be left alone during the process.
Stages of Grieving
- Denial is characterized by thoughts such as "No, not me," and may manifest in refusal to accept a diagnosis.
- Bargaining involves making promises to a higher power, e.g., "Just let me live until my grandchild is born."
- Anger manifests as feelings of hostility and bitterness, sometimes directed at others.
- Acceptance involves achieving a state of peace and readiness for death.
- Depression includes feelings of sadness, withdrawal from others, and crying frequently.
Grieving Process
- Not all dying patients experience the five stages of grief linearly; some may display several stages simultaneously or not complete them before death.
Care for Dying Patients
- Healthcare workers must understand and come to terms with their feelings about death before providing care.
Hospice Care Philosophy
- The philosophy behind hospice care is to enable patients to die with dignity and comfort.
Types of Care in Hospice
- Hospice care includes psychological, spiritual, and social support for patients and their families.
Advanced Directives
- Legal documents known as advanced directives allow patients to instruct doctors to withhold life-prolonging treatments.
Right to Die
- The belief in the "right to die" supports the idea that individuals should not suffer and should have the choice for a peaceful end.
Assisted Suicide vs. Euthanasia
- Assisted suicide involves a physician providing a patient with medication to end their own life.
- Euthanasia refers to a physician administering the lethal medication directly.
Requirements for Assisted Suicide
- To qualify for assisted suicide, an individual must be a resident of the state, mentally competent, and diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Hospice LIVE Promise
- The purpose of the hospice LIVE promise is to encourage individuals to make informed end-of-life decisions.
Dying Person's Bill of Rights
- Important rights include having all questions answered truthfully and discussing religious/spiritual experiences without judgment, reflecting the desire for peace during the dying process.
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Explore the complexities surrounding terminal illness, including common fears, communication about death, and the stages of grieving. This quiz examines the emotional and psychological aspects of facing an incurable illness and the grieving process that follows.
