Assessing readiness for death in hospice elders and older adults.
Background: Readiness for death may affect the quality of the death experience and influence response to treatments. The psychologic vulnerability of the dying person is a major focus of palliative care. Accurate assessment of readiness for death may lead to earlier and more appropriate intervention...
| Published in: | Hospice Journal Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 49 - 66 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2000
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