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Life, death and the stories in between storytelling in geriatric medicine | Author(s) | Bryan H McGill |
Journal title | BGS Newsletter, no 64, February 2018 |
Publisher | British Geriatrics Society, February 2018 |
Pages | pp 6-8 |
Source | http://www.bgs.org.uk |
Keywords | In-patients ; Ageing process ; Health [elderly] ; Terminal care. |
Annotation | Storytelling has many roles within society, including in geriatric medicine. It unites us, imparting wisdom from one generation to the next, and gives us a glimpse into the lives of those dearest to us. It an also be used to reduce anxiety when faced with difficult subjects such as end of life decisions and Advance Care Plans. (RH). |
Accession Number | CPA-180302229 A |
Classmark | LF7: BG: CC: LV |
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