Palliative Care
A Guide for Health Social Workers
1st Edition
Published on 2. January 2019
288 pages
978-0-19-066961-4 (ISBN)
Description
Accessible and instructive,ÂPalliative CareÂguides and inspires health social workers to incorporate palliative care principles into their current clinical practice. Through the lenses of environmental theory and intersectionality, rich case narratives highlight opportunities for social workers to enhance their work, advancing whole-person care in the face of serious illness. Chapters include questions to concretize ideas and demonstrate real-world application, while case narratives cover a range of settings, diagnoses, and populations. This book is a useful tool for educators, learners, and practicing social workers working with individuals and families navigating complex health care systems.
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02/2019
Oxford University Press Inc
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Persons
Bridget Sumser, MSW, Clinical Social Worker, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
Meagan Leimena, MSW, MPH, Palliative Care Social Work Consultant
Terry Altilio, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, Social Work Coordinator, Division of Palliative Care, Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Content
- Cover
- Palliative Care
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Foreword
- Contributors
- Introduction: In Plain Sight
- 1. The Convergence of Social Work Practice: Integrating Health Social Work and Specialized Palliative Care
- 2. Structure and Processes of Care
- 3. Physical Aspects of Care
- 4. Psychological Aspects of Care
- 5. Social Aspects of Care
- 6. Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Dimensions of Care
- 7. Cultural Aspects of Care
- 8. Care of Patients and Families at the End of Life
- 9. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Care
- 10. Special Issues in Children and Older Adults
- Epilogue
- Appendix
- Patient Narratives
- General Resources
- Technical Reports and Issue Briefs
- Timeline of Seminal Publications, Decisions, and Events
- Training Opportunities
- Domestic Resources and Organizations
- International Resources and Organizations
- Hospice Eligibility and Benefits Information
- Multimedia
- Additional Reading
- Index
