In this startling new collection of case studies entitled HIV/AIDS and the Drug Culture: Shattered Lives, you'll take an eye-opening and informative look at the lifestyle and culture of the HIV/AIDS intravenous drug users (IVDUs). You'll see how health care providers and caregivers can update their methods and mindsets in order to meet the needs of this special cross-section of patients.In each chapter of HIV/AIDS and the Drug Culture, you'll gain instant access to full medical and psychosocial histories. You'll also find summaries of important events, clues to recognize, and strategies to safely manage each problematic situation that might arise, all of which will speed you on your way to more effectively and professionally administering to current and former intravenous drug users. Specifically, you'll read about:
facts about needle exchange programs, injection drug use, and seroprevalence among IVDUs
developing and assessing coping skills
applying harm reduction models
relapse prevention
identifying and dealing with manipulative behaviorsBecause most health care providers only deal with a small number of HIV/AIDS IVDU cases, they lack the opportunity to construct valuable and viable plans for dealing with such patients. Now, finally, you have this guide to help you. So, if you're a nurse, social worker, health care provider, case manager, therapist, or someone interested in learning about the latest information regarding health care and intravenous drug use, let HIV/AIDS and the Drug Culture introduce you to the culture of the drug user and the best plans for meeting his or her health care needs.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Höhe: 212 mm
Breite: 152 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7890-0465-9 (9780789004659)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Joan Gormley, Elizabeth Hagan
Contents
Preface
PART I: MANAGEMENT FROM THE OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Introduction: The Scope of the Issue
Facts About Needle Exchange Programs, Injection Drug Use, and Seroprevalence Among Four Intravenous Drug Users
Chapter 1. Give me the Bottom Line
Lesson 1: Assessment of Primary Problems
Chapter 2. The Sky Is Not the Limit
Lesson 2: Setting Behavioral Limits
Chapter 3. So, What's the Point?
Lesson 3: Applying the Harm Reduction Model
Chapter 4. Flattery Will Get You Nowhere
Lesson 4: Identifying and Dealing with Manipulative Behaviors
Chapter 5. Fasten Your Seat Belt; It's Going to Be a Rough Ride
Lesson 5: Relapse Prevention
PART II: MANAGEMENT FROM THE HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Chapter 6. Back to the Drawing Board
Lesson 6: Development and Assessment of Coping Skills
Chapter 7. In the Eye of the Beholder
Lesson 7: Want versus Need: Drug-Seeking Behavior
Chapter 8. Russian Roulette
Lesson 8: The Prevalence of Violence and Risk-Taking Behaviors
Chapter 9. Secrets
Lesson 9: Voluntary Disclosure: Ethics of Confidentiality Within the Community
Chapter 10. So, What Now, Babe?
Lesson 10: Dealing with the Change in Expectations
PART III: MANAGING THE HOSPICE PHASE AT HOME
Chapter 11. "Will You Still Love Me?"
Lesson 11: Staying Focused
Chapter 12. "Why Don't I Die?"
Lesson 12: Recognizing the Turning Point
"I Hate Living Like This" Does Not Mean "Help Me Die"
Lesson 13: Open Communication
Chapter 14. Cliff-Hangers
Lesson 14: Accepting Limitations
Chapter 15. Beyond Belief
Lesson 15: Safety First
Chapter 16. Running on Empty
Lesson 16: Promoting Physical Comfort
Chapter 17. What If They Gave a Funeral and Nobody Came?
Lesson 17: Ensuring and Enabling Peace
Chapter 18. Honor Their Journey
Lesson 18: Unsung Heroes
Chapter 19. The Grand Canyon
Lesson 19: Pitfalls to Avoid
Chapter 20. Refilling the Empty Vessel
Lesson 20: Lessons We Have Learned
References
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
