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Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness
Handbook for Mortals Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness
Author: Joanne Lynn, Joan Harrold
ISBN-13: 9780195146011
ISBN-10: 0195146018
Publication Date: 8/15/2001
Pages: 256
Rating:
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3.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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This bood has practical, reassuring information on topics such as:
-coping with the uncertainty of serious illness
-orchestrating support from family aregivers, case managers, nurses, & doctors
-Getting the most out of conversations with your doctor or your loved one's doctor
-managing symptoms & controlling pain
-what to expect as your disease progresses
-making difficult decisions about foregoing medical treatment & planning your funeral
-eduring the death of a child or the sudden death of a loved one.
-how to grieve & how to help others grieve