UA Professor Helps Dying Patients, Families Manage Stress

Dr. Rebecca Allen

by Chris Bryant

You might expect that most families receiving hospice care -- only available to those believed to have six months or less to live -- would have multiple discussions with their loved ones and professionals about end-of-life issues. But that’s not the case, according to Dr. Rebecca Allen, an assistant professor of psychology at The University of Alabama.

"Death is one of the best-kept secrets of hospice," Allen said.

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