Elisabeth Kubler Ross, Author of On Death and Dying
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross has the distinction of writing the first best selling book on a topic that no one wanted to discuss. On Death and Dying, written in 1969 is still required reading for many medical, nursing, psychology programs and college death and dying courses.
I remember reading On Death and Dying for a course during college. For me reading this book early on in my college experience may have set the pace for me to go on and develop an interest in hospice and end-of-life care.
Dr. Kubler-Ross was named one of the "One Hundred Most Important Thinkers of the Century" by Time Magazine in 1999. The book On Death and Dying was included as one of the "One Hundred Most Important Books of the Century."
Image Source: Book Cover for Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: Encountering Death And Dying (Women in Medicine). Available on Amazon.
Three Reasons to Admire Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- She wrote the ground-breaking book on a topic no one wanted to discuss "On Death and Dying."
- She wans one of the first to advocate patient autonomy and respect for the dying and also their families.
- Her quotes have inspired me for years, helping to explain many of the difficult topics of death, dying, grief and grieving.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross at a Glance
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D. (July 8, 1926 - August 24, 2004) was a Swiss-born psychiatrist and the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, where she first discussed what is now known as the Kübler-Ross model. She is a 2007 inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame. She was the recipient of twenty honorary degrees and by July 1982 had taught, in her estimation, 125,000 students in death and dying courses in colleges, seminaries, medical schools, hospitals, and social-work institutions.Turn on, tune in, drop dead by Ron Rosenbaum, HARPER'S, July 1982, pages 32-42
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Quote - On Death and the Butterfly
- Death is simply
a shedding of the physical body
like the butterfly shedding its cocoon.
It is a transition
to a higher state of consciousness
where you continue to perceive,
to understand, to laugh,
and to be able to grow.
Photo Source: Robert Van. Butterfly 3. Royalty Free Use.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: Encountering Death And Dying
Elisabeth Kubler-ross: Encountering Death And Dying (Women in Medicine)
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 09/06/2008)
Model of Coping with Dying: Five Stages of Dying or Coping with Dying
The five stages of coping with dying, abbreviated DABDA, include:
- D - Denial
A - Anger
B - Bargaining
D - Depression
A - Acceptance
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Website
- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Scottsdale, Arizona
- Continuing the life work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, scientist, doctor, educator and mother.
The Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation
- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation - Scottsdale, Arizona
- Building upon the groundbreaking legacy of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (EKR), by confronting death and inspiring life.
Legacy of Kubler-Ross and On Death and Dying
The legacy of Dr. Kubler-Ross has been in challenging the medical profession to change their view of dying patients. Though her research, her work and her advocacy for patients, changes occurred in how people at the end of life are cared for and treated. Concepts evolved that included helping patients to die with dignity and respect, living wills and home health care.Kubler-Ross's model of coping with life-threatening illness (DABDA) was developed close to 40 years ago. While not without controversy, this model has helped provide a method for understanding how people cope with the prospect of dying, as part of their life-threatening illness.
Her book On Death and Dying has became a classic and is included as one of the "One Hundred Most Important Books of the Century." The book is still required reading at many medical, nursing, psychology programs and in college death and dying courses to teach student about caring for patients at the end of life.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross - On People and Stained-Glass
- People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine
when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed
only if there is a light from within.
Photo Source: Angela. People are like stained glass windows.... Some Rights Reserved. Creative Commons.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - National Women's Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1926 - 2004) After graduating from the University of Zurich medical school, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross married and moved to the United States. She began working in hospitals, where she was appalled at the treatment of terminally ill patients.
Her 1969 bestseller On Death and Dying revolutionized the medical profession's treatment and understanding of dying patients, serving as a voice for the rights of the terminally ill. Her work was a catalyst for now commonly accepted ideas such as hospice care, living wills, and death with dignity.
- National Women's Hall of Fame - News & Events
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- Press Release from the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation about The National Women's Hall of Fame (NWHOF) including Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in announcing its 2007 inductees.
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You will not grow if you sit in a beautiful flower garden,but you will grow if you are sick,
if you are in pain,
if you experience losses,
and if you do not put your head in the sand,
but take the pain as a gift to you
with a very, very specific purpose.
Photo Source:
Marek Wojtal. Tulipan Britzer Garten Berlin 2007. Royalty Free Use.
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Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD - Pioneer of Hospice
From the Pioneers of Hospice site:Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, psychiatrist, was the founder of the Death with Dignity Movement and author of the groundbreaking 1969 book, On Death and Dying, which continues to be the best-selling book in the field.
She earned a place as one of the best-loved and most respected authorities on the subject of dying, death and grief. She wrote more than twenty books on the subject. Her books have been translated into more than 25 languages.
She was the recipient of more than 29 honorary doctorate degrees. Among the numerous awards she received are The American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award, the American Academy of Bereavement's Outstanding Achievement Award in 1993 and the Founder's Award from the National Hospice Organization in 1993.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD - Pioneer of Hospice
- Pioneers of Hospice - Website
- Four visionaries stand out in the history of the modern hospice movement. This film tells their story.
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I really didn't know much about her, so I appreciate the information. We have a family friend who works as a hospice caregiver. It takes a huge heart. Posted September 19, 2007 |
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