Unit 10. Vary among cultures ◦ Some see death as an occasion to mourn ◦ Some see death as a...
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Vary among cultures◦ Some see death as an occasion to mourn◦ Some see death as a celebration of life
Burial rituals vary as well◦ Some cultures must bury immediately◦ Some cultures require extended wait and vigils
Gender Differences!◦ Women see death as peaceful◦ Men see death as violent
Euthanasia: The taking of a life◦ Passive Euthanasia: Death is not prevented◦ Active Euthanasia: Death is actively brought
about Advanced Directives Living Wills Do-Not-Recussitate (DNR) Orders Ethical Debate: Jack Kevorkian aka Dr.
Death
Nursing Homes: Care for daily living Hospice: End of life as an interdisciplinary
team with a goal of dignity