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Let’s talk about death and dying


 

Death is an unavoidable reality of life; yet people hesitate to discuss it. This module explores how to discuss death and end-of-life. It identifies some of the challenges and the benefits that holding conversations about it this can bring.

Approaches for end-of-life, illness, death, and grief are important for the person involved, healthcare professionals, family-friends-carers, and especially children. This module sets how different stakeholders in the process can access useful information that enable them to address the issues associated with the end-of-life through informed dialogue.

Enabling open and honest dialogue about dying and death can lead to greater understanding and acceptance as well as enabling the person at end-of-life to access better care and support. This can help foster a more compassionate and informed approach to end-of-life care and grieving processes.

Conversing with the patient or the person in end-of-life care

Talking about approaching death is a challenging subject and there is no one-size-fits-all approach that can be taken. This topic presents you with tips that may help you talk with a person approaching their end of life. Keep in mind these are suggestions and not prescriptive; you should trust your intuition and adjust the conversation regarding the relationship you have with the person who will pass away.

Moreover, before embarking on the journey of supporting an individual approaching their end-of-life, you may consider reconciling as much as possible with the idea of death and dying (see topic 1: Self-contemplation/introspection).

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