This book looks at the ways that social workers can help dying people & their families. The author explores the multifaceted nature of the dying process & its impact on the patient, the family, & the health care professionals working with patients at the end of life. She also offers observations on the stages of dealing with the diagnosis of a terminal illness & the impending death that patients & their families confront. Other topics discussed include working with AIDS patients, coping with traumatic death, & the grieving process of parents.