Life lessons from a palliative care psychologist - and how to support a dying loved one
10/07/25 at 03:00 AM
Life lessons from a palliative care psychologist - and how to support a dying loved one
... Psychological support becomes a fundamental pillar for providing comprehensive and humane care, from managing emotional pain to adapting to the new reality. MD Anderson Cancer Centre psycho-oncologist Fátima Castaño helps us understand the process, explaining how we can support a loved one in palliative or end of life care, and shares the powerful life lessons she has learned through her work.
- How can a psychologist help patients in palliative care? ...
- Why are we so afraid of death and why do we find it so hard to talk about? ...
- What strategies do you use to manage the fear and anxiety that patients often have? ...
- How is anticipatory grief addressed in patients and their loved ones? ...
- What are the main concerns expressed by people in palliative care? ...
- What is the most challenging aspect of your daily work with palliative care patients? ...