title: [Education of the cancer patient from the theological viewpoint].
abstract: The critical course of the terminal phases of the cancer-patient needs a cautious and amiable attendment. A truthful and kindly information about the sickness is necessary, but never give aN announcement of the death, then this means to give the death. The medical doctor must know the diagnosis and prognosis, but he must also pay attention to the patient. Most patients are seeking for a sense of their life, lying finally in the transcendency. Since the modern man far and wide has lost the knowledge of the eternal life, he needs a guide for this life. The christian accompaniment of dying patients refuses the active euthanasia and give pastoral care in respect of the human dignity and the eternal destination.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Pastoraltheologie, Universität Graz.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gastgeber
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D010327:Pastoral Care; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012803:Sick Role; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology*; D014342:Truth Disclosure
vernacular_title: Aufklärung des Krebskranken aus theologischer Sicht.