Death Goes Way Back
A term described as a continuation of life, a perpetual development, waiting, and cycling and recycling (p. 517).
What is death?
This is the practice of incinerating a dead body.
What is cremation?
A document that tells doctors how a person would want to be treated should they be unable to communicate decisions about medical treatment: treatments and care one would want, which ones to avoid, and the conditions each would apply
What is a living will? (Advanced Care Planning, pp. 5-6).
A plan to keep the dying comfortable during the last days and moments of death. Normally pre-planned by the dying to ensure they are the most comfortable and supported.
What is a vigil plan?
This revolution brought technological advances and scientific innovations that changed the way death rituals were done (Beard, p.47)
What is the "Industrial Revolution"?
"A program of care devoted to providing comfort to terminally ill people through a team approach with participation by family members" (p.174)
What is hospice?
An individual chosen to make medical decisions about a person's care should they be unable to make their own decisions. This individual is trusted to make these decisions based on what they know the patient wants.
What is health care proxy(Advanced Care Planning, p. 6)?
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross created this five stage process of explaining how people experience their grief. List three of the stages.
What is the five stages of grief?
After this era began, people became more aware of themselves as individuals which caused a heightened sense of vulnerability (p. 4).
What is the "Christian Era"?
A trained nonmedical professional who provides emotional, physical, and educational support for someone nearing death. They offer comfort, facilitate end-of-life planning, and advocate for the dying person's wishes to ensure a more peaceful and comfortable dying process for everyone involved.
What is a death doula or end-of-life doula?
The two parts of an Advanced Directive.
What are the living will and healthcare proxy?
Anxiety and sorrow experienced prior to an expected death (p.399).
What is "anticipatory grief"?