Death and End of Life Flashcards
1
Q
thanatophobia
A
fear of death
2
Q
Fear of death leads to (blank) of dying pts and their families
A
avoidance
3
Q
T/F: Fear of death might explain why some physicians wait so long to refer dying pts to hospice.
A
True
4
Q
(blank) has been common in health care professionals
A
denial
5
Q
What are the 5 stages of grief?
A
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
6
Q
Normal grief can involve symptoms of (blank)
A
major depressive episode
*sadness, insomnia, poor appetite, weight loss
7
Q
How to distinguish normal vs pathological grief?
A
Normal grief does not involve suicidal ideation; feelings of worthlessness are not usually normal; hallucinations can be normal…
8
Q
How can we, as physicians, deal w the loss of pts?
A
Learn to tolerate/accept our own emotions Share/express emotions Self-care Create meaning/purpose in loss Religion and spirituality
