I need help finding additional questions to ask a dying person to gain perspective on what it feels like to know you're dying. This would be an interview with someone i do not know, but who is open to this type of personal discussion....not looking for personal stories and past histories but just a general idea on the thought process, beliefs, and understandings of those who know their time is finite on this earth.
here's what i have so far.....
1. What do you believe happens after you die?
2. What would you like to accomplish before you die?
3. How do you want to be remembered after you're gone?
4. Are you afraid of death?
5. Would you consider life prolonging treatments to add years to your life if you knew you would be in pain and bedridden for the vast majority of that time?
6. Do you have any regets in life?
I need about 5 or 6 more, similar to these.....any serious suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2007-09-28 02:56:21 · 10 answers · asked by dellusion 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
this is for a school project and is to be a broad overview of the topic, not a detailed analysis.....on a personal level i will enjoy listening to their personal stories but don't want to specifically focus on that as i would have no use for it in my work....it's not meant to be callous, and these people are aware of the reasoning behind the questions and are open to a discussion
2007-09-28 03:09:15 · update #1
Do you mind me asking these hard questions?
Do you have anything you need to say to anyone you love?
How would you like to be remembered?
2007-09-28 03:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by Tivogal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the year 2000, I have just had the last rites, the family are stood around the bed, they have been warned the end is near, my thoughts were on one thing only---water, nothing else concerned me, just the sheer pleasure of cool water on my lips, could not care less what would happen later, in the past, had no fear,but I survived, I learned that the most precious thing to me at that time, while still aware, was water. Any questions would have been out of the question, hope this helps
2007-09-28 04:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by joe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was a PSW for years, and sat with patients, who were dying. I don't know if it will help but some believed in re-incarnation, other were happy to be meeting loved ones whom the had gone long before them, some spoke of worries for those left behind, most were ready to go but others had still had things they wished to see accomplished. Many believed they could watch over or reconnect with loved ones still in this life. And there were a small number who converted / or became more religious before death. Hope I've been of some help.
2007-09-28 04:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by ferochira 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go volunteer for Hospice, for they know those questions well and you will be around many going through the process of dieing. Hospice also has a book about the process.
can't help you with questions, though, it is a bit uncomfortable for me. I just lost my father, and during his dieing process, questions were the last thing he wanted to be asked. It is a sacred time of crossing over to another exsistance and leaving behind this one. Go talk to the hospice people for you will realize your questions are really for alive and well people.
2007-09-28 03:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am curious as to why you need to know these things . Is it in a professional capacity? Are you seeking answers for your own mortality?I think these are very personal questions and should be asked only with great humility and warmth. If I were on my death bed I would not like to have to enumerate my regrets.but would rather have someone ask about my happiest moments. maybe even give some advice to someone to make their life a better or easier one.these too are the things you need to know.
2007-09-28 03:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that it is sad that you don't want to know anything about this person's life just how they feel about knowing that they are dying...a little selfish don't you think?
I would ask them what is their greatest accomplishment? And if they were to forgive your coldness
2007-09-28 03:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jae Rae 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think of you will desire to ask him. i've got sat beside greater desirable than one deathbed. They continuously desire to speak approximately considerable issues. in addition they desire to snigger a lot. you will by no skill get yet another danger. merely go forward and ask....all he can say is not any.
2016-12-17 12:07:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about if you could come back would you want to
2007-09-28 03:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by moses_the_lawgiver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been saved?
Do you have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
2007-09-28 03:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by al s 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
whats in ur will for me ????
2007-09-28 03:04:15 · answer #10 · answered by Krazny Oktybr 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋