Your 32-year-old cousin has terminal cancer. He has been in the hospital and will be there until he dies, which is imminent. How does your family feel about his care while he has been in the hospital? Because the focus of medical personnel is on the technology and medications your cousin needs, rather than his emotional or social needs, your family is likely to ____.

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Terminal illness is not only a physical ailment but a psychological and emotional burden, and the lack of attention to these dimensions of pain can make the experience of being in a hospital even more distressing for both the patient and the family. Therefore, it is likely that the family will feel that the care is impersonal and dehumanising, as their emotional and social needs are not being adequately addressed.

Your 32-Year-Old Cousin Has Terminal Cancer