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What Dying People Want - David Kuhl new softcover book
 
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WHAT DYING PEOPLE WANTPractical wisdom for the end of lifeby DAVID KUHL M.D.See books on Religion and Spirituality click here New softcover book, 320 pages. Published 2005 Though much has been done to address the physical pain suffered by those with a terminal illness, Western medicine has been slow to understand and learn how to alleviate the psychological and spiritual distress that comes with the knowledge of death. In What Dying People Want: Practical Wisdom for the End of Life, internationally renowned palliative care physician David Kuhl begins to bridge that gap by addressing end-of-life realities - practical and emotional - relying on his own experiences as a doctor and the words and experiences of people who knew they were dying. Dr Kuhl offers inspirational advice to help us understand the inner reality of living with a terminal illness and address the fear of pain, as well as pain itself. He also gives guidance on how to enhance doctor/patient relationships, hold family meetings and participate in a process of life review. A counselling resources section contains useful contact details for those who require more information on palliative care and counselling services in Australia. Dr David Kuhl is an expert in palliative care, who has both worked and researched in the area for many years. He is Associate Professor, Dept of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, British Columbia. He has worked with the dying for at least 15 years, and was also involved with the Soros foundation's Project on Death in America - in which he interviewed many dying people, Exploring Spiritual and Psychological Issues at the End of Life. This knowledge has also lead to his book, What Dying People Want: Practical Wisdom for the End of Life - which was originally published in 2002, and has now been published in Australia by ABC Books. Dr Kuhl’s argument begins with the presumption that we should talk about death - confront it, embrace it, feel its texture - because we don’t do so enough. His argument moves between the philosophical and conceptual- to the highly practical. Central to his advice is the importance of the 'life review', its implications (among other things) for pain management. See books about Health and Wellbeing click here What Dying People Want by Dr David Kuhl |
