Stages
Vocabulary
Elisabeth Kübler
Death Facts
100

Stage 1

Denial

100

What does DNR stand for?

Do not resuscitate 

100

what did her research eventually lead to?

her theory of the of dying

100

True or False is death inevitable ?

True

200

Stage 2

Anger

200

Bereavement definition

Scientific Study of how the human mind and body adapts after the death of a loved one

200

what did her experience inspire ?

to study human behavior and death

200

Do 100% humans die True or False

True

300

Stage 3

Bargaining 

300

Palliative Care definition 

Specialized medical care for people with serious mental issues

300
what did she visit when she was a young women?

a concentration camp in Germany 

400

Stage 4

Depression

400

Advance Directive 

A legal document that explains your choices for medical care if you become too sick or hurt to speak for yourself

400

What did the women tell Elisabeth ?

there is a capacity for terrible actions within every person, depending on the circumstances.

500

Stage 5

Acceptance

500

Hospice 

specialized emotional care that brings comfort, peace and grief support for patients and families navigating the end of life.

500
How did her theory help people ?

It helped many people understand and cope with death.