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Cuando la muerte se avecina, es común que los individuos y sus familias encuentren refugio en creencias, símbolos o plegarias con el objetivo de encontrar alivio y sanación, lo cual da paso a la manifestación consciente o inconsciente de una espiritualidad, cuyo cuidado en el ámbito médico en muchas ocasiones se daba por sentado, dejándole a los religiosos que asumieran esta responsabilidad.
No obstante, esta indiferencia u omisión en asistir...
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In Death Interrupted, ICU doctor Blair Bigham shares his first-hand experiences of how medicine has complicated the way we die and offers a road map for dying in the modern era.
Doctors today can call on previously unimaginable technologies to help keep our bodies alive. In this new era, most organs can be kept from dying almost indefinitely by machines. But this unprecedented shift in end-of-life care has created a major crisis. In the widening...
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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. More and more people are dying in nursing homes and hospitals, often alone and miserable. But there is...
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Death doulas support people practically, emotionally, and spiritually to prepare for death. This workbook brings the first-hand expertise of a death doula to those navigating the end of life-offering gentle and practical ways to explore their values, process their legacy, build connection with loved ones, prepare a comfortable death, and create a meaningful memorial.
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