A Hospice Guide Book

Author : Dr. Curtis E. Smith
Publisher : Inspiring Voices
ISBN 13 : 1462400132
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Hospice Guide Book written by Dr. Curtis E. Smith and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you or a loved one are diagnosed with a terminal illness, you wonder what can be done to make life easier and more meaningful during the remaining time on earth. In A Hospice Guide Book, author Dr. Curtis E. Smith shows how the concept of hospice, which emphasizes the important provisions of comfort care through the end-of-life journey, can help terminal patients die a comfortable, peaceful death with dignity. A resource for families, patients, and health care providers, A Hospice Guide Book provides a thorough explanation of the hospice concept. It discusses the definition of hospice care and its origins; hospice fallacies, myths, and facts; alternative care modalities; the hospice team and its responsibilities; levels of care and treatment; pain and pain management; hospice residences; end of life care. A Hospice Guide Book presents a plethora of information about hospice, enabling those who could become hospice patients the opportunity to receive the benefit of expert comfort care; pain control management; symptom control; and emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support as they live with their terminal illness during the end-of-life journey and peacefully transition from this life to the next.

Author : Stephen R. Connor
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317221176
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospice and Palliative Care written by Stephen R. Connor and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Hospice and Palliative Care is the essential guide to the hospice and palliative care movement both within the United States and around the world. Chapters provide mental-health and medical professionals with a comprehensive overview of the hospice practice as well as discussions of challenges and the future direction of the hospice movement. Updates to the new edition include advances in spiritual assessment and care, treatment of prolonged and complicated grief, provision of interdisciplinary palliative care in limited-resource settings, significant discussion of assisted suicide, primary healthcare including oncology, and more. Staff and volunteers new to the field along with experienced care providers and those using hospice and palliative care services will find this essential reading.

Author : Jerry L. Old
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781763431
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Palliative Care written by Jerry L. Old and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for easy use at the bedside, this manual contains the practical information health care professionals need to provide optimal end-of-life care. The book presents a multidimensional, holistic approach to assessment and management of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Topics covered include cultural diversity in end-of-life care; communicating with patients and families; predicting life expectancy; terminal care; non-pain symptom management; pain control; palliative interventions; pediatric palliative care; record keeping; and ethics. The succinct, user-friendly presentation features bullet points and numerous quick-reference tables. Each chapter includes an "In a Nutshell" summary of key points.

Author : Maggie Callanan
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 055390423X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Journeys written by Maggie Callanan and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than two decades, hospice nurse Maggie Callanan has tended to the terminally ill and been a cornerstone of support for their loved ones. Now the coauthor of the classic bestseller Final Gifts passes along the lessons she has learned from the experts—her patients. Here is the guide we all need to understanding the special needs of the dying and those who care for them. In her work with thousands of families, Maggie Callanan has witnessed the tears, the love—and the confusion and conflict—this final passage can evoke. Now, with honesty, compassion, and even humor, she empowers patients and their families to write the last chapter of their lives with less fear, less pain, and more control—so that all involved can focus their energies on creating the best possible ending. From supporting a husband or wife faced with the loss of a spouse, to helping a dying mother prepare her children to carry on without her, Callanan’s poignant stories illustrate new ways to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of this difficult and precious time. She brings welcome clarity to medical and ethical concerns, explaining what to expect at every stage. Each brief chapter also conveys a home truth about making crucial treatment decisions, supporting the patient’s dignity and individuality, and lightening the burden on caregivers. Final Journeys is designed to be your companion, resource, and advocate. From diagnosis through the final hours, it will help you keep the lines of communication open, get the help you need, and create the peaceful end we all hope for.

Author : Christine Cowgill MS CRC
Publisher : BalboaPress
ISBN 13 : 1452566798
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soul Service written by Christine Cowgill MS CRC and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a hospice professional, relative, or volunteer, this book will be of value to you in servicing the patient or your loved one as they approach their transition. Raymond Moody, MD, author of Life After Life Soul Service speaks to the medical professional, lay person, dying person and family member about treating the dying from a holistic perspective. It provides a detailed navigation to spiritual and complementary care, as well as examines the phenomenon of metaphysical experiences at death. This book offers ideas on how to honor your loved ones passing and assists with the process of how to choose the best hospice. Soul Service highlights the voices of medical professionals working from the highest level of service. It serves as a useful resource guide to the myriad organizations that are currently available to assist with the dying process.

Author : Barry M. Kinzbrunner
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071766618
Total Pages : 881 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book End-of-Life-Care: A Practical Guide, Second Edition written by Barry M. Kinzbrunner and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most thorough text available on providing patients and families with quality end-of-life care "The study/learning questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent resource for both faculty who wish to test knowledge, and individual learners who wish to assess their own learning....The book is well written and easy to read. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service End of Life Care: A Practical Guide offers solution-oriented coverage of the real-world issues and challenges that arise daily for clinicians caring for those with life-limiting illnesses and conditions. End of Life Care: A Practical Guide includes specific clinical guidance for pain management and other common end of life symptoms. The second edition has been made even more essential with the addition of chapter-ending Q&A for self assessment and board review, new coverage of multicultural medicine, an increased number of algorithms to assist decision making on complicated clinical, legal, and ethical issues. Six sections walk you through the complexities of caring for patients who are nearing the end of life: Preparing Patients for End of Life Management of Symptoms Diagnostic and Invasive Interventions Ethical Dilemmas Special Populations Diversity No other text better assists physicians and other clinicians in providing patients near the end of life with support, guidance, and hope in the face of “hopelessness” than End of Life Care: A Practical Guide.

Author : T. M. Marrelli
Publisher : SIGMA Theta Tau International
ISBN 13 : 9781646480883
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook written by T. M. Marrelli and published by SIGMA Theta Tau International. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook offers concise, focused coverage of foundational constructs about hospice and palliative care. This information is directed toward clinicians, managers, and other team members who provide important care while effectively meeting Medicare and other regulations. Author Tina M. Marrelli, MSM, MA, RN, FAAN explains the complex hospice regulations to assist hospices and hospice team members meet quality, coverage, and reimbursement requirements. Best practices in hospice care, daily practice, operations and documentation are emphasized. Filled with key topics such as professional standards and guidelines, bereavement services considerations, outcomes, goals, and a patient case study, this award-winning book provides the tools needed for success. The fourth edition will include new examples, case studies, and tools throughout the text.

Author : Sara M. Barton
Publisher : Sara Barton
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Caregiver's Guide to Home Hospice Care written by Sara M. Barton and published by Sara Barton. This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saying the final goodbye is never easy. Are you a caregiver for someone who needs home hospice, unsure of what your job is for your loved one at the end of life? The Practical Caregiver's Guide to Home Hospice Care will help you understand not only how to take care of your loved one, but also yourself. Make the care you provide fit the real needs of the person needing help.

Author : Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, ACNS-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826131999
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse written by Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, ACNS-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress. Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Key Features Organized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions Addresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement Offers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice Serves as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification

Author : James McGregor M. D.
Publisher : Bowker Identifier Services
ISBN 13 : 9780578483252
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Departing with Dignity: A Hospice Guide to Symptom Management for PATIENTS, FAMILIES and CAREGIVERS. written by James McGregor M. D. and published by Bowker Identifier Services. This book was released on 2019-04-27 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing the prospect of losing a loved one is agonizing. Feeling that you are facing this situation alone and not knowing what to expect can be terrifying. Hospice is here to help, not just your loved one, but you and all who will be assisting in their care. This book explains what hospice is, who qualifies, creating a plan of care, and how even some of the most difficult symptoms can be managed in the peace and dignity of the patient's home. When illness banishes hope, hospice can bring the hope of a dignified, comfortable and peaceful departure from this life. And that is not all the hope that this book brings. Included within are many experiences of families and hospice staff that suggest that life after death, and reunification with departed loved ones, is not just possible, but probable.