PSYCHOSOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Once the physical adverse symptoms and distress have been successfully addressed, it is important to broaden the integrated response of the interdisciplinary treatment team to address the psychosocial and spiritual issues that are an inherent part of the dying process. A comprehensive psychosocial and spiritual assessment allows the team to lay a foundation for healthy patient and family adjustment, coping, and support. Skilled expert therapeutic communication through facilitated discussions is beneficial to maintaining and enhancing relationships, finding meaning in the dying process, and achieving a sense of control while confronting and preparing for death (Table 3).16