Dying, role relationships and occupational behaviour are key factors in understanding the needs of the terminally ill patient. Assessment and treatment issues are examined from an occupational behaviour perspective. The primary focus is on identifying what it is that the patient would like to accomplish in order to improve the quality of his or her remaining life.
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