Author

Kanarek, Robin Bennett

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

209 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Advance Care Planning

Caregivers - psychology

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Abstract

This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781421445984

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 K16 2023

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Author

Allison, Helen

Allison, Irene

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

She Writes Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

xviii, 265 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Terminal Care

Empathy

Life Change Events

Spirituality

Caregivers - psychology

Palliative Care--methods

Professional - Family Relations

Professional - Patient Relations

Notes

CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.

ISBN

9781631520624

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Library

CN Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

WB310 A413 2016

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