On Death and Dying Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. What does Kubler-Ross say has caused our modern fear of death?

The rise in technology and medical science are what Kubler-Ross credits the modern fear of death to.

2. What was so surprising to Kubler-Ross about America's general fear of death?

Kubler-Ross was surprised by America's fear of death because Europe is so much more accepting and relaxed about death.

3. Why does Kubler-Ross give all of the terminal patients in this book aliases?

Kubler-Ross gives her patients aliases to protect their privacy.

4. What does Kubler-Ross think we rely on to help those with terminal illnesses?

Kubler-Ross has observed that we rely too heavily on science and machines to help terminal patients.

5. What does Kubler-Ross say we should use to treat patients with terminal illnesses?

Kubler-Ross says we should treat terminal patients with understanding and concerned patience.

6. What are doctors primarily trained...
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