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Caring for terminally ill patient is a hard work for the relatives and friends. How to behave near the terminally or chronic ill person? Should you show sympathy and compassion? If so, to what extend should you be sympathetic? Should you express your good mood? Give hope? The article tries to give answers to those difficult questions.
If there's a chance for a person to heal you can encourage the person and provide him (let's assume it's a man) with the support and strength, say the words which will increase his belief in healing and becoming healthy once again. Remember though to be clear-headed and judge the situation soberly. Don't plan holidays when a person is unable to make a move of any kind, not to mention swimming or cycling. Be realistic in expressing optimism.
If a person wants to describe you his feelings and pains connected with the disease listen to the story very carefully. Don't force him though to talk about the disease if he doesn't fancy doing so. He would be probably happy to hear how your friends or family are getting on. You should share all gossip and describe all events to the patient but remember not to evoke envy or yearning for the normal "healthy" life.
A terminally ill patient needs comfort, being listened to and support of the closest ones. Don't repeat over and over again that everything is going to be all right. However, try to make the situation bearable, even though these were to be small, tiny pleasures, celebrate those precious moments together.
Bring a small gift to the hospital. A traditional gift includes flowers, however, you can also buy a book, a magazine, a CD or crosswords. Before purchasing any food you should get to know what he can eat.
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mary
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2008-11-18 10:48:33 ,
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2008-11-21 14:57:58
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