1Research Scholar in Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, (CIP), Ranchi, India
2Research Scholar in Psychiatric Social Work, Central Institute of Psychiatry, (CIP), Ranchi, India
*Corresponding Author: Mir Insha Ali, Research Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi
Online published on 4 February, 2016.
This article describes terminal illness and in the way that can be understood and related from a psychosocial viewpoint. The diagnosis of terminal illness disturbs the person's biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of life. A person who is suddenly struck with news of his inevitable mortality approaching sooner than thought goes through several turbulences and disturbances. It has a great impact and affects both his internal as well as his external world. This pain is experienced differently by each person but has a universality of undergoing various kinds of psychological and social disturbances are the same. In dealing with this condition a person goes through several stages of awareness. The social circle of the affected person is also greatly impacted, and the near and dear ones play a big role in social and moral support of the patient. The frustrations and agonies of dealing with such a shock require courage and a sense of acceptance.
Terminal Illness, Psychosocial Aspects, Palliative Care, Stress
