A Common Process Of Dying And Grief

According to Hart (2012), those people who are suffering from grief often seek help from the health care professionals. This is important for the clinicians to identify and address their own experiences in the clinical settings. The main aim of this article is to explore the facts about grief, the common themes of grief and the different ways in which the patient process of the clinicians can be facilitated.

The life transition of death and dying is inevitably one with which we will all be faced; we will all experience the death of people we hold close throughout our lifetime. This paper will explore the different processes of grief including the bereavement, mourning, and sorrow individuals go through after losing someone to death. Bereavement is a period of adaptation following a life changing loss. This period encompasses mourning, which includes behaviors and rituals following a death, and the wide range of emotions that go with it. Sorrow is the state of ongoing sadness not overcome in the grieving process; though not pathological, persistent

When it comes to the experience of grief that goes along with a terminal diagnosis or death the focus of care, therapy, and concern is often placed solely on the patient and his or her family and friends, and rightly so (Woolhouse, Brown & Thind, 2012). However, the health care professionals that help to care for these patients and their loved ones are often left in the shadows to cope with the grief that they may be feeling, alone (Woolhouse, Brown & Thind, 2012). Often, their grief is deemed unacceptable by their colleagues and society, and they are certainly not provided with the same level of care as someone who is experiencing real grief, first-hand (Leming & Dickinson, 2016). This paper discusses the differences that health

What was once believed to be a form of neglect has resulted in a change in practice with the idea that doing less is more. Culture is an important factor in how care is rendered and thus, the limitations of palliative and hospice care lie within the desires of the family and patients. A thorough understanding of our surrounding demographics helps to ensure a seamless approach to providing care without bias or imposition of ones beliefs. However, just as with all things, providing care for the sick and comforting the dying should be rendered in moderation as to prevent the effects of burn out. Likewise, the same effects occur in the caregivers who sacrifice their responsibilities in order to care for their love ones. Finally, and with some closing thoughts, the writer wishes to express with gratitude the benefit of having taken this course to better understand oneself and others in the realm of healthcare. The lessons learned throughout have expanded this writer's knowledge and understanding of the human desire to make a connection through communication, emotion, compassion, and spiritually - the platform from which this writer wishes to continue seeking further knowledge and

Dying due to an incurable illness can be devastating With responsibility of caretaking falling chiefly on the patient’s family. While dealing with the normal every day activities that families encounter, becoming a primary caregiver to the terminally ill is an emotional as well as financial burden. The ill person usually lives in the house of a family member, which forces the family to witness the person dying every day. Having to watch a person suffer in your own home is depressing to even the strongest of people and knowing there is nothing that can be done to stop their pain makes things that much worse. Studies have shown that people who receive a terminal illness diagnosis become depressed and develop anxiety. Because of the mood disorders that can

Some individuals may struggle with the grieving process. Poor coping mechanisms can lead to major depressive disorders and even anxiety. Grieving individuals may exhibit signs and symptoms of poor physical health because they stop taking care of themselves. Widows and widowers have 8 to 50 times higher suicide rate than the overall population (Snyder, 2009).

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In the autumn of 2013 my beloved grandmother suffered from many medical complications. After discovering esophageal cancer, surgery to remove it caused a tear in her esophagus, which led to numerous health hazards. As a result, the cancer spread throughout my grandmother’s bloodstream and it was impossible to maintain her health. By October of the same year, she fought to maintain her optimistic personality that I admired so dearly as a child. There was nothing more the doctor’s could do and while she wasn’t able to speak clearly, she understood the circumstances completely. As my mother asked her if she was ready to rest she pointed up to the heavens with her eyes closed. As we said our goodbyes she was given morphine until she was no longer with us. To force my grandmother to suffer and endlessly wait for healing would have been selfish of us. It is hard for those of us who are healthy to consider death as a logical option in crucial situations. While it is a difficult concept to grasp, in certain circumstances it is the better

This stage is when the patient first hears about his/her illness, and this is where the patient is saying "no, not me" and "it can't be me". During this time they will also ask a numerous amount that "is the results wrong", or "could you check my results again please".

About two hundred thousand people die a day, and fifty-six million die a year. Each person lost daily and yearly has to leave behind a loved one. In the Exeter book “The Seafarer” translated by Ralph Burton, “The Wanderer” translated by Charles W. Kennedy, and “The Wife’s Lament” translated by Ann Stanford can all be summarized in saying that they have to deal with the pain and sadness of losing a significant other. Each was miserable and had to find a way to cope with the feeling of loneliness. In December it will be two years since my grandpa Schneider passed away. Over seven years ago we found out he had bone cancer. With the condition his heart was in, he couldn’t handle having chemo. With bone cancer and old age

If I were diagnosed with AIDS, I would respond in confusion, and I would probably be asking God, "Why me!" In Lecture 5 it talks about grief being a process that consists of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Everyone experiences the grief process differently ("Lecture 5," 2018). I can see me going through this grieving process, but I know there is hope, and God would not let me go through anything I could not handle. Because of the break in Shalom, there is disease death and suffering ("Lecture 4," 2018). Suffering is a part of life in a fallen world. Some problems are the direct result of a person's sin or the result of evil in this world or something that we have no control over (Shelly & Miller, 2006). Therefore,

Design and methods: Face-to-face in-depth qualitative interviews conducted with 96 terminally ill elders, 15 of whom discussed an event in their dying process that resulted in suffering so great they wished for, or considered, a hastened death. Data were content analyzed to identify and categorize the main themes and patterns involved in these elders and young people experiences.

There are complex challenges that families face when they are confronted with the terminal diagnosis of a loved one. In the crisis of receiving the news of terminal illness and death, common reactions come with an initial period of shock, or as some would call a “numbed disbelief.” Shock may last for hours, even up to weeks, but if the grief process is normal reality will set in. This reaction is a defense mechanism that an individual does not always realize, it is their psyche protecting them from being overwhelmed by the tragedy. Some survivors may experience a decrease in the ability to function, perform simple tasks or even make decisions. There may be a sense of unreality experienced, where one can feel like they are "sleepwalking". This

Our society finds it difficult to talk about dying and euphemisms are the norm. It is typical for both doctors and patients to be hesitant to initiate a discussion on dying. Focus instead is often more often placed on interventions and actions for managing symptoms. This avoidance can leave patients and their families unprepared for the inevitable death. (Schapira, 2010) It also often results in requests for therapies which may be excessive, costly and even painful in the hopes for a cure. One study demonstrates that when patients are aware that they are terminally ill, the majority are able to reach a state of peacefulness and also exhibit lower levels of distress. (Ray, Block, Friedlander, Zhang, Maciejewski & Prigerson, 2006) It is also important that family members are willing to discuss end-of-life options with their loved ones. According to elderly patients, they are most often the ones who initiate these conversations with their

When a person nears the end of life significant care is generally required. Picturing an elderly person it is easy to recognize that he or she may be frail, weak and suffering from mental decline. But in a world crippled with terminal diseases such as cancer, dementia and neurological disorders, general old age becomes even more complicated in terms of providing care. Despite that various healthcare systems are prevalent around the globe (hospitals, nursing homes, hospice centers, etc.) the bulk of the care giving often falls on the patient’s closest family members. Spouses, children and sometimes parents are not only faced with the emotions of losing their loved one, but they also face significant changes to their personal lives and