Living with Death and Dying, Volume 789, Part 4In this compassionate and moving guide to communicating with the terminally ill, Dr. Elisabeth Kü ebler-Ross, the world's foremost expert on death and dying, shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on the workshops that have made her famous and loved around the world, she shows us the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity. |
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