Bibliography: BIB27949

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB27949
reference type	Journal Article
title	Primum Non Nocere : Reflections of a Bahá'í Oncologist about Treating the Dying Patient
journal	Journal of Bahá'í Studies
author	Alizadeh, Aaron
Authority control 1	Aaron Alizadeh
authority control	Aaron Alizadeh
year	2015
date	Fall 2015
issue	3
volume	25
abstract	Medical oncology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. Therefore death is a frequent subject for oncologists. Oncology emphasizes cancer therapy with little guidance oon counseling in preparation for death. Physicians such as Atul Gawanda are wolrking to bring back the topic of death into the physician-patient conversation. Many religions, including the Bahá'í Faith, can help address how death is perceived and discussed by physicians. This article reviews the author's personal experience related to the topic of death.
language	English
keywords	CANCER; MEDICINE; HEALTH; DEATH
pages	65–79