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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:
Information Load
Privacy / Dignity
Coaching
Special Situations
Time of Death
Notification
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
Telephone Call Script
Sample Condolence Letter
References
Authors
PBS: Letter Project
What-matters-most-letter
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