Oman Muslim rites
Pakistan (population 97% Muslim) Muslim rites
Philippines (population 83% Catholic, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim)
Muslim rites Protect person from knowing prognosis Emotional grief may occur after death
Portugal (population 97% Catholic) Widow wears black and never remarries Visits grave frequently
Russia Family is told of serious illness and decides if patient should know
Sweden (population 94% Lutheran) Quiet and open grief acceptable Dying person not left alone Body usually not viewed after death
Table 6–6 continued
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