Caring about dying
- Contributor(s):
- Hennen, Brian K. E. Jebson, Cathy. Wylie, Norma A. Dalhousie University. Faculty of Medicine.
- Publication:
- [Halifax, N. S.] : The University : [for loan and sale by its A/V Division, 1977?]
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Hospitals, Special Terminal Care
- Abstract:
- This episode delves into the psychological aspects of dealing with a terminally ill patient. Mr. Brown, a man dying from prostate cancer, is frequently used as an example. He is physically paralyzed, in pain, and depressed, as he feels he is living only a portion of his former life. His marriage comes under strain due to lack of privacy for patients staying in the hospital long-term. One of the speakers in the film recommends sending a terminally ill patient back home so his or her final days can be spent in peace. Another speaker stresses the importance of making a hospital environment as homey as possible.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 022 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Sound
- Credits:
- Brian K. E. Hennen, Cathy Jebson, Norma Wylie.
- Technique:
- Other
- NLM Unique ID:
- 7801854A (See catalog record)
- OCLC no.:
- 31665609
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7801854A