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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.

Conversations with family, friends and carers

Everyone has different connection with the person/patient who is at the end of life and each family member, friend, carer, has their unique relationship with death, their own beliefs, and their own way of coping with death.  

Being able to exchange thoughts, fears, wishes with others who are going through the same situation can be beneficial both for oneself and for the support of the person at the end of life. Taking the time to open about one's experiences creates a supportive environment for all involved and may encourage dialogue, trust and understanding. 

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