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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations / Kathy Kortes-Miller.

by Kortes-Miller, Kathy.

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ECW Press, 2018.

Death -- Psychological aspects.

Terminally ill -- Psychology.

Terminal care -- Psychological aspects.

9781770414068 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Talking about death will not kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations

208 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-199) and index.

Death is a part of life. We used to understand this, and in the past, loved ones generally died at home with family around them. But in just a few generations, death has become a medical event, and we have lost the ability to make this last part of life more personal and meaningful. Today people want to regain control over health-care decisions for themselves and their loved ones. A handbook to help Canadians navigate personal and medical decisions for the best quality of life for the end of our lives. Palliative-care educator and researcher Kathy Kortes-Miller shows readers how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs about dying with humor and compassion. Far from morbid, these conversations are full of meaning and life - and the relief that comes from knowing what your loved ones want, and what you want for yourself. Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller is an assistant professor at the School of Social Work at Lakehead University.

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