Synthesis:Death-related experiences

Here we focus on all death-related experiences and phenomena, including end-of-life experiences (subjective experiences that can happen when a person is dying, like terminal lucidity, meaningful dreams, but also phenomena witnessed by those surrounding the dying person), as well as the experiences of those who have come close to dying (near-death experiences or NDEs).

Resources

1. Brayne, S., & Fenwick, P. (2008a). End-Of-Life Experiences A Guide For Carers Of The Dying.
2. Brayne, S., & Fenwick, P. (2008b). Nearing The End Of Life A Guide For Relatives And Friends Of The Dying.
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