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Introduction to Death and Dying
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Time Course of Dying
Communicating with a dying person
Choices to Make Before Death
Choosing a health care team for end-of-life care
Choosing to donate organs after death
Treatment Options at the End of Life
Feeding tubes
Resuscitation
Location
Making choices known
Hospice Care and Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
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Symptoms During a Fatal Illness
Pain
Shortness of Breath
Digestive Tract Problems
Dry mouth
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of appetite
Incontinence
Pressure Sores
Fatigue
Depression and Anxiety
Confusion and Unconsciousness
Stress
Frailty, Dementia, and Neuromuscular Diseases
Financial Concerns at the End of Life
Legal and Ethical Concerns at the End of Life
Advance directives
Suicide
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Acceptance of Death and Dying
When Death Is Near
When Death Occurs