Potřeby těžce nemocných a umírajících osob

The article deals with the needs of seriously and terminally ill in the institutional and home care. Apart from explaining the types of needs and their importance at the end of one`s life, the article also demonstrates the possibilities of satisfying the needs of the ill and the needs of their careers, loved ones and family members. The perception of death, as a natural part of life, from the perspective of seriously and terminally ill themselves is also explained in the paper.