Question

1. reflect on which trajectory or pattern of decline you would hope a loved one would experience when they are dying.

a. which trajectory would you choose for them?
b. did you want something different for your loved one than you wanted for yourself? explain whether you found it harder or easier to imagine and choose a path for someone else instead of for yourself. (sometimes people have more difficulty making decisions on behalf of another person and may choose more aggressive treatments for someone else than they would want for themselves.)

1. circle the faces in the illustration below that reflect some of your feelings about working with people who are dying.

interested
worried
afraid
ill
unsure
eager to learn
meditative
concerned
glad i can offer support
nervous
honoured
other

Explanation:

a. Responses will vary based on personal values and feelings about end - of - life. Some may prefer a peaceful, gradual decline with minimal pain and suffering. Others might hope for a quick decline to avoid prolonged distress.
b. People may have different preferences for loved ones compared to themselves due to emotional attachment and a desire to "fight" for the loved one. It can be harder to choose for someone else as there is an added layer of responsibility and the emotional impact of making a decision that affects another's life. For question 5, the answer depends on an individual's personal emotional reaction to working with dying people, which could range from feeling concerned, honoured, or worried.

Answer:

a. Answers will vary from person to person.
b. Answers will vary from person to person.

1. Answers will vary from person to person, depending on their feelings (e.g., could circle "concerned", "honoured", etc.).