title: A clinical perspective on dying.
abstract: There is continuing need for dissemination of already available, clinically useful knowledge concerning the psychological needs of the seriously ill and dying. Against the changing social context of dying, some of our erroneous assumptions about these patients are explored and the genuine fears and personal needs are discussed. The implications of this knowledge for medical education are recognized.
mesh_terms: D003643:Death; D004501:Education, Medical; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011584:Psychology; D013727:Terminal Care