The Dying and Those Who Care for Them

Abstract

The article reviews the loneliness of those on their deathbed, and the complex and demanding field of palliative care, noting the sources of the stresses and strains that the healthcare workers often encounter. It highlights the needs of patients, the reasons why they and/or their families may hamper palliative care, and mostly-what can be done to deal with, and better yet-prevent, palliative workers' burnout.