The Cultures of Caregiving Conflict and Common Ground among Families, Health Professionals, and Policy Makers |
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| Editor:
| Levine, Carol
Murray, Thomas H. |
| Foreword by:
| Cassel, Christine K. |
| Series title: | Bioethics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8018-7863-3 |
| Publication Date: | May 2004 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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As the population ages and the health care system focuses on cost-containment, family caregivers have become the frontline providers of most long-term and chronic care. Patient care at home falls mainly on untrained and unprepared family members, who struggle to adjust to the new roles, responsibilities, and expenses. Because the culture of family ......
As the population ages and the health care system focuses on cost-containment, family caregivers have become the frontline providers of most long-term and chronic care. Patient care at home falls mainly on untrained and unprepared family members, who struggle to adjust to the new roles, responsibilities, and expenses. Because the culture of family ......