Music Therapy with the Terminally Ill - the Challenge, the Impact, the Hurdles

Abstract: The hopsice/palliative care movement has certainly brought significant change and much improvement in the care of terminally ill patients. Yet, the task of accompanying individuals on their journey through illness towards death remains demanding for all involved, even for well established hospice care teams. The questions the music therapist is faced with are discussed, the impact of music and music therapy for such patients, general care and treatment goals. Definition given of Music Therapy in Palliative Care, and scope of music discussed. Finally, assessment, documentation and research. This paper can be purchased from the BSMT, Price ú5.00, together with others presented on the same day.

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Keyword(s): Music-therapy, terminal-illness, hospice.

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