Author Question: Margaret has fulfilled roles as a spouse and parent; now she has a terminal illness. According to ... (Read 34 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Margaret has fulfilled roles as a spouse and parent; now she has a terminal illness. According to work by Emanuel and colleagues, what is most likely about her adopting the dying role?

A) She should find the dying role to be compatible with her other roles.
B) She could have difficulty integrating the dying role with other roles.
C) She will not transition more easily if she previously took a sick role.
D) She will keep responsibilities but not gain privileges in a dying role.

Question 2

What is true about the dying role that some researchers (cf. Emanuel, Bennett, & Richardson, 2007 ) have proposed?

A) The dying role is an extension of the sick role.
B) The dying role is the opposite of the sick role.
C) The dying role has no rights or responsibilities.
D) The dying role has many forms, all unhealthy.