Terminally Ill Patients Summary

Working with Terminally Ill Patients When we pass on, into the later life we often think that our dying wishes would be our last words. However, that is not always true. While reading an article titled “Psychopharmacological Agents for the Terminally Ill and Bereaved.” Written by Goldberg, Ivan K.; Malitz, Sidney; Kutscher, Austin H. The above-mentioned article states that the last wishes that a human being cares for are not always followed. While reading this article, the theory used, is the person-centered theory. Meaning that this is more of a personal issue. That one needs to handle through time. While reading the text, Counseling and psychotherapy, 4/e, 2003, the books states that “the best way to achieve the clients trust, is
As a therapist, we need to sit back and listen, to the patient, and be there for them. As counselors, we need to be ready to give support and helpful tips while the patient is coping with many different stress levels. In reading this article by Goldberg, I see that he does not directly give out set advice, I seen that he gives suggestions. While researching this method farther, I read that it is best for a therapist to listen, and then offer suggestions on ways of reliving built up stress. A therapist cannot say “Go out and play Tennis, it greatly reduces stress” However, a therapist can say, Do you play any out door activities? If so have you noticed if your stress levels go up or down?” This method, seems to be very
Meaning that at all times the therapist/counselor listens, and does their job at all time. I believe that the best ways a therapist can show this feature would be not to interrupt, to listen to every detail, give suggestions when needed, and most of all, keep an open mind to what ever they may hear. I also believe that possessing a feature such as positive regards is a vital asset. I say this because the patient can find more trust, and belief in your words. As a therapist, I would like to know that my patients felt 100% safe while talking to me at all times. I would like to ensure that no matter what the patient feels confident, and self aware of their surroundings. I believe that the more comfortable the patient, the more information they will share with you. If a patient does not feel the positive influences, then ask yourself, why would a patient come back to see you. I believe that the reoccurring patients would mean a great deal to therapist, and the patients. For that is a forever relationship that is building and bonding. Through time, the patient and the therapist will have found numerous ways to help the client through the dilemmas that life has dealt