Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures and Tables vii
4. Preface ix
5. Death and Dying
6. Understanding Death 3
7. Stages of Dying 14
8. The Physician’s Role in a Peaceful Death 39
9. Treatment Options 62
10. Interacting with Patients and Families
11. Talking with the Dying Patient 73
12. Facing the End of Life 90
13. Death in the Emergency Department 98
14. Death and Children 104
15. The Spiritual Needs of Children Who are Dying 120
16. Physicians as Patients 127
17. Coping
18. Coping with the Death of a Patient 133
19. Physician’s Self-Care 149
20. Dealing with the Guilt, Getting Rid of Shame 160
21. Problems in Coping 190
22. Reducing Stress
23. Relaxation, Meditation, and Visualization 199
24. Keeping a Journal 205
25. Spirituality 209
26. Opening Up to Others 216
27. Leading a Balanced Life 221
28. Epilogue 233
29. Resources 235
30. References 263
31. Index 279