At the Close of Day A Person-Centered Guidebook on End-Of-Life Care |
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| Author:
| Davis, Lance
Keller, Albert |
| Introduction by:
| Mitchell, Jerry |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4921-6540-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.99 |
Book Description:
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Dealing with terminal illness is a frustrating and stressful time. With this straightforward guide you can develop a personal plan to manage the dying process, whether you are the patient, a family member, or health care professional. Drs. Davis and Keller take the reader through all the areas of the dying process, in a style that is honest and easy to understand. The discussion includes: -Medical concerns, such as administering nutrition/fluids, pain control, and hygiene; -Cancer,...
More DescriptionDealing with terminal illness is a frustrating and stressful time. With this straightforward guide you can develop a personal plan to manage the dying process, whether you are the patient, a family member, or health care professional. Drs. Davis and Keller take the reader through all the areas of the dying process, in a style that is honest and easy to understand. The discussion includes: -Medical concerns, such as administering nutrition/fluids, pain control, and hygiene; -Cancer, dementia, pneumonia, cardiac disease, and other specific diseases; -Legal concerns, such as living wills and other documents; -Hospice, comfort care, and the role of caregivers and healthcare professionals. Lance L. Davis, MD, MPH, and Albert H. Keller, DMin, have written a down-to-earth book that brings reassurance and peace to a very difficult situation. The combined experiences of this physician and ethicist/theologian help you understand and accept the dying process. Specific planning aids equip you to take proactive steps to reduce fear, pain, and wasted time.