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Final Chapter: Reactions to an Impending Death Sentence
People's reactions to an impending death sentences do not always follow a predictable course. Emotions range from anger to denial to acceptance, moving back and forth. Fear is common - fear of pain, fear of being abandoned, fear of not having time t...
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Final Chapter: Preparation for Death: Hilary's Story
Hilary, a patient terminally ill with A.I.D.S., is ready to die. We hear her story and the reactions of caregivers whose professional training and emotional focus toward healing the sick are being challenged.
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Final Chapter: End Stages
Toward the end of life, the pace changes. Hilary, a terminally ill A.I.D.S. patient, notes that she prefers to limit her social interactions at this stage in the dying process. She has said her good-byes, and feels a physical calmness as her body sl...