Volunteers and the Care of the Terminal Patient.

Chng, Chwee Lye; Ramsey, Michael Kirby

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Publication Date: 1985

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Volunteers and the Care of the Terminal Patient.

Chng, Chwee Lye; Ramsey, Michael Kirby

Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, v15 n3 p237-44 1984-85

Examines the different roles of the volunteer: companion/friend, advocate, and educator. Draws a profile of the volunteer, lists qualifications and personal characteristics, offers suggestions on where to work, and discusses special training programs to prepare volunteers for work with the dying. (JAC)

Descriptors: Medical Services, Patients, Social Support Groups, Volunteer Training, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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