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Death and Dying

Death and Dying

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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

Hospice Care
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Symptoms During a Fatal Illness
Financial Concerns at the End of Life
Legal and Ethical Concerns at the End of Life

Acceptance of Death and Dying
When Death Is Near
When Death Occurs