One of America's leading hospice experts offers practical,
easy-to-follow advice for caregivers and a holistic approach to
treating the infirm or the terminally ill. Author Douglas C. Smith
organizes his material around ""A Bill of Patient's Rights,"" a
unique system he has taught to thousands throughout the country. He
explains that the caregiver should enable patients to retain these
rights: to be in control * to have a sense of purpose * to know the
truth to be comfortable * to touch and be touched * to laugh to cry
and express anger * to explore the spiritual to have a sense of
family Included are easy-to-follow techniques and practical tools
for improving care: assessment techniques dialogues meditations
life reviews breathing exercises body revitalization methods ways
that patients can evaluate and improve their own care and many
others. Filled with inspirational stories and effective guidance,
Caregiving also addresses how to communicate with difficult
patients and those in denial, how to facilitate non-stressful
family interaction, and other important topics. It will be
invaluable to parents and children caring for their elders;
physicians and nurses; social workers and home health aides;
members of the clergy; and all facing the challenge of enriching
patients' lives and spirits. Visit us online at http:
//www.mcp.com/mgr/macmillan
General
| Imprint: |
Wiley
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 1997 |
| First published: |
September 1997 |
| Authors: |
Douglas C. Smith
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
242 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-62045-583-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Family & health >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-62045-583-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781620455838 |
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