The Single Most Important Thing You Might Do for a Dying

question 602

Multiple Choice

The single most important thing you might do for a dying person is to

• A)avoid disturbing that person by mentioning death.
• B)allow that person to talk about death with you.
• C)tell that person about the stages of dying.
• D)fill in periods of silence with idle talk during visits.

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Definitions:

Trial Judge

A judge who presides over court trials, making decisions on matters of law and overseeing the proceedings.

Jury

A group of citizens selected to decide the outcome of a trial based on evidence presented to them in court.

Verdict

A formal decision made by a jury.

Judgment Notwithstanding

A legal decision where the court overturns the jury's verdict because the facts do not legally support the decision.