Transition to Death
- Pre-Test
- The Patient’s Story
- The Case Continues
- The Illness Progresses
- Symptom Management at the End of Life
- Supporting the Patient’s Family as Death Approaches:
- Communication and Coaching the Family
- Signs of Impending Death
- Death Pronouncement
- Family Communication – Post Death
- Post-Death Care and Cultural Sensitivity
- Autopsy, Organ or Body Donation, and Funeral Arrangements
- Conclusion
- Resources
- Appendices
- References
- Authors
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