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Direct linkO'Connor, Mary-Frances – Death Studies, 2004
The number of terminally ill prison inmates rises each year. Mental health professionals are uniquely prepared to provide therapy during the end-of-life process with their assessment, training, empathy, and communication skills. This case study examines the six-month therapy of one terminally ill inmate, using a client-centered approach. Drawing…
Descriptors: Therapy, Institutionalized Persons, Pain, Mental Health Workers
