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Authors: Joy Ufema
ISBN-13: 9781582559735, ISBN-10: 1582559732
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Date Published: March 2006
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Joy Ufema

Book Synopsis

This book brings together the most popular and thought-provoking Insights on Death & Dying columns written by internationally acclaimed thanatologist Joy Ufema for the Nursing journal. The book offers the kind of thoughtful advice that only a seasoned practitioner skilled in the palliative arts could provide.

The preface presents a history of thanatology and explains why it's such an important part of today's health care landscape. The body of the book consists of ten themed chapters filled with Joy Ufema's personal, first-hand accounts of how she helped patients, families, and co-workers through the most stressful times in their lives.

Table of Contents

1Communicating effectively15
2Aiding the coping and grieving processes49
3Handling sensitive family issues101
4Managing difficult situations139
5Advocating for patients and families181
6Mastering patient management207
7Making ethical decisions239
8Taking care of yourself247

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