Dying patients' thoughts of ending their lives: a pilot study of rural New Mexico

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Birkholz, G. (author), Gibson, J.M. (author), and Clements, P.T. (author)
    Format:
    Abstract
    Publication Date:
    2004-08
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: C23969
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
    Journal Title Details:
    42(8) : 34-44
    Subject Term:
    attitudes, communication patterns, rural people, senior citizens, elderly, adults, and death
    Notes:
    Among 49 hospice patients interviewed, 63% did not have thoughts of ending their lives; 37% reported having suicidal thoughts. Researchers analyzed factors involved.

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