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Death and Dying, 2006.
A discussion on death and dying and why the topic of death and dying has become sequestrated in modern times from normal social times.
1,612 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses how the subject of death and dying in Western industrialized nations is seen as taboo. The paper goes on to explain how attitudes towards death in Eastern cultures and traditions, on the other hand, are essentially different and that there is a greater integration and cultural acceptance of death, particularly in the Tibetan tradition. The paper then refers to various literary works on the subject to highlight various attitudes about death and dying.
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"However, the process of sanitizing and sequestering death does not solve by any means the real and existential problem of death as the most inevitable and sure aspect of any individual's life. One cannot simply ignore death. As a result of the movement in Western Countries and cultures towards a materialistic and secular mode of existence, the fear of death and the end of life has in fact been exacerbated, rather then reduced. This has led to many psychological and philosophical issues that have tended to dominate cultural discourse in the last few decades. The fact that medical science is being shown to be incapable of dealing with many disease and causes of human death has also opened up the fault lines and questioned the scientific and medical attempts to sanitize and prevent the public from being concerned about death. "
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Death and Dying.
This paper is a personal, experiential, explication essay on the notion of death and dying, which the author faced during his father's five-year fight against esophageal cancer and eventual death.
5,930 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper explains that the idea of death and dying is abhorrent; yet, in the case of the author's father, his dying and death was a process of renewal for him, for the author, for the author's mother, and siblings and members of the vast family of seventeen children into which his father was born. The author points out that he does fear death, not the actual act of dying, but knowing of the incompleteness it brings. The paper explains that Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's formalism on the stages in death and dying helped him to put his grief in a better context and to categorize his feelings.
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Introduction
Individual Coping Strategies
Differential Treatment from Others
The Will to Live
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"The concepts of heaven and hell have evolved over time. This extends for all major religions. Practitioners are admonished to seek good over evil for fear that they might face the fires of hell in the scary and graphic detail elaborately laid out by Dante in the "Inferno." It is not the hell fire and brimstone of the time of the awakening as Christian dogma evolved in the United States. Even the pope has spoken about heaven and hell actually being experienced here on earth, through how a person conducts his or her life. Going back to the differences between eastern and western thought of dying can be summed up in the concepts of Sogyal Rinpoche. In his "Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" he puts forth the idea that Tibetans believe that the best way to live ones life to the fullest is to spend every waking moment of it preparing to die. Such a morbid fascination with death would have no place in the western thought. And yet there is some truth to it."
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Death and Dying Course, 2006.
This paper discusses the value and merits of a death and dying course.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The writer raises the issue of having a friend as a nurse who seems to be falling apart on her job and she is thinking about taking a death and dying course. The writer would you recommend participating in such a course. The writer points out that nurses experience grief when they see patients die that they have taken care of in the past few weeks or even months. Further, the writer believes that encouraging her to take a death and dying course might make the difference in whether the nurse leaves her position and/or decides to take another career.
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"You have a friend who is a nurse, and you notice the nurse is acting differently. The nurse is falling apart in her job working in the high mortality setting in her placement. She is thinking of leaving the profession of nursing but is deciding whether or not to take a death and dying course, do you advise her to take the course or not? Imagine taking care of patients day after day who are terminal and eventually die. Most nurses try not to show their feelings around patients and families."
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"On Death and Dying", 2002.
This paper is a review of Keebler-Ross? book on the stages of death, ?On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, and Their Own Families?.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper outlines what the book was about, offers some criticism of the text and explains what was learned from book.
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Dealing with Death and Dying, 2004.
This paper looks at the decision making process for dealing with death and dying.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper deals with death and dying and the decisions that have to be made at such a time. It deals with advance directives and surrogates and substitutes who make these decisions when the patient is no longer able. It looks at the patient's rights and how the ultimate decision on treatment is theirs. The writer also discusses how important advance directives are to ensure their wishes are followed, if they are unable to speak for themselves.
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"Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is credited with introducing the subject of death and dying as a legitimate subject for discussion in medical circles and the community as a whole and her book 'On Death and Dying' is required reading in most major nursing and medical schools. Kubler-Ross, herself a physician, began her pioneering work with the terminally ill at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver and her interest in death and dying was sparked by a visit to a concentration camp where thousands of children ... "
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Death and Dying, 2004.
A look at how different cultures and religions view the death and dying process.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper proposes a analysis for looking at how different cultures and religions view funeral rituals and body disposal and why they are viewed differently. The paper also looks at the different elements that influence an individual's views on death and dying.
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"Disposal of the dead often varies from one culture to the next and one religion to the next. The practice of cremation represents a modern alternative to long drawn-out burial services that take a heavy emotional toll on survivors and the rising cost of traditional funeral rituals."
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Cultural Reactions to Death and Dying, 2005.
A discussion of the various cultural responses to death and dying.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This essay discusses the various perceptions and responses to death and dying across multiple cultures (American, Hindu, Buddhist, and Native American). The paper also applies Kubler-Ross' five stages of dying as a theoretical framework.
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"This research explores the literature across cultures on death and dying in order to highlight the impact of culture on reactions to death and the dying process. A theoretical framework is established using Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's five stages of dying followed by a succinct discussion of the reactions and attitudes toward death and the dying process of four cultures: Buddhist Hindu, Native American and American. By illustrating the different reactions and attitudes toward death of these cultures it is revealed that..."
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"On Death and Dying", 2004.
Records first hand experience with the stages outlined in Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's "On Death and Dying".
927 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper gives an account of the author's personal experience of watching a loved one die from cancer and how the victim of the cancer, as well as her loved ones, experienced the stages as outlined in Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's book, "On Death and Dying".
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"Josianne was diagnosed with uterine cancer a year and a half ago, prompting a hysterectomy and subsequent radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Because the success rates for treatment of her particular cancer seemed relatively high, her friends and loved ones remained hopeful that Josianne, too, would be among the nearly 75% who survived the ordeal. Josianne, a lawyer in her late forties, was the most optimistic and didn?t for a second feel that death was near. However, once her tract of radiation and chemo was over, doctors administered a series of tests, which revealed that the cancer had somehow spread into her lymph glands. The spread spelled almost certain death; once the cancer made its way into the lymphatic system, little could be done to halt its progress. We all watched on as tumors showed up in Josianne?s cat scans, appearing in her lungs and colon and forcing her to have a colostomy and continual blood transfusions. Until that point, Josianne and her husband kept their hopes high that somehow she would overcome the illness and experience a spontaneous remission. However, her body began to deteriorate rapidly after a certain point; she could no longer eat and her kidneys began to fail."
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Death and Dying as a Literary Device, 2002.
This essay illustrates how the concepts of death and dying are powerfully used in literature and how those left living are affected.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 71.95
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The following paper examines how most authors look at death from their own unique perspectives, when writing about it. The writer explores the different ways in which death is something that appears to be the central point of just about any piece of literature. This paper makes reference to several novels where death is a key focus and is presented either through the novels' characters as they contemplate the meaning of life or shown through surviving characters. The novels made reference to are : 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad , 'The Lovesong of J Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot and 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf.
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"The other ramification the death of Michael Furey has on Gabriel is that he comes to the realization that nobody could ever truly know another person. After learning that Michael Furey risked, and lost his life for Gretta, Gabriel became deeply contemplative. First he shows typical characteristics of a jealous lover. He wonders if Gretta and Michael Furey had a sexual relationship and also ponders other aspects of their relationship. From the time that Gretta tells Gabriel that the song "The Lass of Aughrim" made her cry, Gabriel knew it was over a past boyfriend that she related this song."
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Of Death, Dying, and Resurrection, 2004.
Looks at the religious philosophy of the United Methodist Faith regarding the process and prospect of death.
2,697 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper explores the concept of death and dying from the religious perspective of the United Methodist Church and looks at the impact this philosophy has on one's personal experiences with death and dying. The paper reviews the Methodist tradition, which holds that death is either a great homecoming for those who are saved or a doorway to eternal damnation for the unsaved. This is followed by a discussion on how this philosophy often liberates followers from their anxiety and fear of death and the positive effect this liberation has on their lives. An explanation of the way the United Methodist Church handles possible negative effects of its traditional concept of death is provided, as well as an overview of how Methodists handle the aftermath of death.
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"According to official releases by the United Methodist Church (UMC), their beliefs on death and the after life are rather straightforward. All people have sinned and deserve to go to hell (a place of eternal punishment and pain) because of all the wrong things they have done. No one is good enough to escape hell by themselves, but the death of Christ is capable of saving those who believe in him. Salvation is based entirely on faith, and once one has accepted Christ nothing can take that salvation away. Those who have been thus saved get to go to heaven instead of hell. Heaven, of course, is a wonderful and perfect place full of love and mercy and so forth. All those in heaven experience a spiritual and physical resurrection, and in essence get to live again with God."
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Death And Dying, 2002.
Elaborates on the idea that dying individuals use symbolic language as they move towards death.
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This paper sheds light on the subject of symbolic language used by the dying people. It has been noticed that people on their deathbed often use terms, which highlights their awareness of their own death. The paper also focuses on process of death and dealing with the death of a loved one.
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Death and Dying: A Medical Perspective, 2004.
A look at some of the significant clinical, ethical, and legal considerations concerning euthanasia.
9,387 words (approx. 37.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 193.95
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This paper examines how death has become more clinical and more involved with medical intervention and how, as such, it has been removed from our everyday lives. It discusses how medical professionals of every kind must deal with death and dying issues on a daily basis. It provides a literature review covering aspects of of euthanasia, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and living wills. The common themes identified in studies in end-of-life decisions are discussed and analyzed, and conclusions are reached.
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Introduction
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Euthanasia
Ending a Patient?s Life
Patient?s Choice: Consent/Autonomy
Living Wills
Do Doctors Really Act Beneficently?
Conclusion
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"Do the patient?s desires have any bearing on the outcome of the case? Can the patient be considered to have given informed consent in the matter of the administration of a lethal dose of a lethal drug? In the United Kingdom, all medical professionals are bound by very strict rules regarding informed consent. All patients are considered to be competent to provide consent unless they demonstrate otherwise. In all cases, the medical professional must ask themselves if the patient can understand the decisions being recommended and make a proper decision with the information which has been provided. It must also be understood that a patient who refuses treatment or makes an unexpected decision when full information has been given is not necessarily incompetent, but an unexpected decision may show the need for further explanation by the professional."
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Death, Dying and Nursing Ethics, 2007.
This paper discusses nursing ethics as related to life-threatening illnesses and death.
3,364 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper reviews the writer's personal philosophy of care and individual ethics in a case scenario of a patient (referred to as Mr. Smith) with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. The writer discusses how the family often appeared indifferent and unconcerned with their father's condition especially at his untimely demise, which proved difficult for the nursing staff as they cared profoundly for the patient. The writer explores the specific ethical principles involved, including autonomy, justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence and links the clinical situation to a specific theory of grief, loss and bereavement. The writer suggests alternative actions which could have led to a more satisfying and ethical outcome in the case of Mr. Smith, his family and the nurses concerned.
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Introduction
My Philosophy of Care in my Nursing Practice
Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Related Theory of Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Suggested Alternative Solutions
Conclusion
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"Ethics in healthcare is fundamental in the day-to-day care provided to patients' particularly in nursing and certainly with end of life issues. Essentially, the code of ethics for registered nurses is a declaration of commitment to those we serve, it is a guideline that sets out behaviors expected of us, and it advocates for quality care and serves as a self-reflection tool (Canadian Nurses Association, 1998). The codes of ethics and the standards of care made available by our governing body ensure that the best nursing practices will be provided to our patients (Aiken, 2005). Part of our nursing practice is to assist in life-threatening situations. Coping with death is challenging for nurses since the ability to cope with one's own grief or beliefs highly depends on the relationship of the healthcare provider to the patient, to their families and to their own experiences with death."
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Responses to Death and Dying in the Epic "Gilgamesh", 2006.
A look at the old Babylonian heroic poem which describes the legendary story of "Gilgamesh".
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In this review of the old Babylonian heroic poem "Gilgamesh", the author states that one of the most important functions of "Gilgamesh" was to educate the masses in morality and psychology. The author contrasts the responses to death of Gilgamesh and Enkidu as a way that the ancient readers could learn much about the reactions and interactions of real people. The author, in detail, describes and analyzes the separate reactions to death of the characters Gilgamesh and Enkidu and how they approached it. In conclusion, the author tells us that both characters serve to teach a very powerful lesson about dealing with death - in the realistic sense (Enkidu) and the idealized sense (Gilgamesh) and believes that this lesson alone may or may not justify the existence of this magnificent epic, but it certainly explains why it has lasted for so many millennia.
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"Dying, Enkidu comes to accept his fate, then becomes more and more depressed as he approaches death. (Norton Anthology, p. 28) As Enkidu realizes he is going to die, his anger and bargaining give way to what may be interpreted as acceptance. As he begins to tell Gilgamesh of his dream, he prefaces his account with "It was I who cut down the cedar, I who leveled the forest, I who slew Humbaba and now see what has become of me." This realization - said in what seems to be a relatively quiet, non-aggressive tone, is as close as he will ever get to acceptance before his death process begins. As he nears death, his eyes grow "blind from weeping" as he plunges into depression, but then seems to reconcile matters within himself, saying to Gilgamesh: "...the great goddess cursed me and I must die in shame. I shall not die like a man fallen in battle; I feared to fall, but happy is the man who falls in battle, for I must die in shame." (Norton Anthology, p. 29) This phrase as a whole, and especially the fact that he says "must," can be interpreted to signify that just as he dies, he accepts his fate."
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