Counselling the terminally ill — Can we prepare for death?
The family medical practitioner is a key player when care of the patient becomes palliative. The practitioner's ability to be present to the psychological, spiritual and social needs—in addition to the physical -gives reassurance and affirmation of life up to the point of death. Counselling in...
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| Main Authors: | S. Nieuwmeyer, M. Hosking |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2006-07-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/611 |
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