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Book SynopsisOne of the most comprehensive and bestselling books on breast cancer treatment and survival, completely revised and updatedThe seventh edition of The Breast Cancer Survival Manual provides essential updates on treatment and care, enhancing the basic information that has made this the most trusted guide for women diagnosed with breast cancer for the past two decades. This edition includes the most current advice on: The genomic basis of breast cancer and recent changes in the genomic breast cancer types The need for individual tailoring of a treatment plan, resulting in better outcomes and less toxic side effects Less chemotherapy based on new genomic testing of the cancer Changes in treatment sequencing, resulting in less surgery and systemic therapy The development of blood tests to identify tumor DNA fragments, allowing for monitoring response to treatment and ongoing surveillance for recurrence The continued importance of ge

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Book SynopsisIn When Sickness Heals, Dr. Siroj Sorajjakool draws on more than ten years of studies on health benefits in relation to spirituality, especially focusing on the function of "meaning." He expounds on his theory that healing is primarily the function of meaning, and meaning transcends sickness and even death itself. He concludes that what people ultimately seek in life is the healing of their souls. Sorajjakool brings many Eastern and Western resources to his conversation on health, meaning, and healing. He incorporates the perspectives of theologians and philosophers like Paul Tillich, Carl Jung, Søren Kierkegaard, Raimundo Panikkar, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and John Macquarrie; as well as references to religious texts, including yin and yang, and alchemy. A clear, distinct understanding of spirituality in clinical contexts is presented, with an argument for the role of meaning in the healing process, based on evidence that there may be healing even in the face of death. Sorajjakool identifies the transitional processes people may go through as they seek to make sense of their experiences during a health crisis. He suggests an alternative approach to spiritual assessment and provides methods of spiritual care that speak to the soul.

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Book SynopsisIn the course of caring for the ill or dying, health care professionals are sometimes the only ones available to provide spiritual comfort to their patients. In our modern pluralistic society, where patients could come from any number of religious traditions, it can often be difficult to find exactly the right words in these situations.Prayers and Rituals at a Time of Illness and Dying: The Practices of Five World Religions by experienced physician and theologian Pat Fosarelli offers clear instructions for health care professionals on how to better understand the needs of their Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish patients during these difficult times. Devoting separate chapters to each tradition, Fosarelli briefly outlines the basic beliefs and then looks at the main tenets of each religion, exploring the varied approaches that they take to illness and end-of-life issues. For each tradition, she also describes practices and offers suitable prayers. Each chapter suggests modifications that may be necessary for Western hospitals, modifications for children, and specific suggestions about what not to do or say in respect to different faith traditions.This easy-to-use, pocket-sized resource will be referenced again and again by physicians, paramedics, hospital and military chaplains, pastoral counselors, hospice providers, and other medical professionals.

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Book SynopsisBurn out. Two words that haunt those in high stress jobs, especially in the medical profession. Long hours and the literal life-and-death nature of the field creates expectations to not only be on call at all hours, but to be at one’s best, even at 3:00 AM after a twenty-hour shift. So much energy is devoted to the care of others that self-care is forgotten. Yet, more are noticing and research confirms that self-care is needed, not only for personal sanity but also for quality of work. Unwell medical professionals are not the best at treating others. And this self-care includes not just rest, food, and water, but a deeper care, one that tends the spiritual side as well. To both the spiritually active and the spiritually resistant, hospital chaplain William Dorman offers a guide to understand a more comprehensive, full-bodied self-care. Each chapter begins with case studies, concrete experiences that help unpack abstract concepts which bring much needed peace to stressed individuals. Dorman also structures each chapter to end with prayers and action steps, which offer more concrete ways to care for the self. From working as a hospital chaplain for over 18 years, and serving as the director of chaplaincy services for the largest integrated health care system in New Mexico, Rev. Dorman recognizes the stresses that come to those who have made it their profession to heal others. Healers need healing too—and this guide is the first step.Trade Review“This book is a great resource for anyone who provides care at the bedside and who feels the spiritual weight of their work. It would serve well as the text for a discussion group or for a class teaching spirituality as part of whole-self-care. For chaplains, it could be used as a health care Rosetta Stone, becoming the medium by which the rich imagery and spiritual power of religiously shaped spiritual exercises can be decoded and offered as sustenance to harried clinicians (APC Pastoral Care Competencies 3, 7, 8, and 9). Clergy and pastoral counselors who care for health care professionals in their communities will gain insight into the sometimes hard to articulate experiences that trouble and uplift those seeking guidance.” —Keith Goheen, BCC, Chaplain, Beebe Healthcare (APC™ Forum, March 2017, Vol. 19 No. 2) “A carefully woven collection of case studies, intelligent advice, and direct ways to engage in the spiritual, Restoring the Healer is a great guide to anyone in the medical field who is on the verge of burnout and recognizes a need for self-care.” —Harold G. Koenig, MD, director of the Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health “As a physician coach, I sought out Dr. William Dorman’s sage advice on restoring the well-being of many of my colleagues. I’m so delighted he has now captured the essence of his experiences in Restoring the Healer. I highly recommend Bill’s new book for all health care professionals for their own well-being in a highly stressful industry.” —William H. Brady, MD, MBA, MSc, physician coach and health care economist “When I personally met Bill here in Albuquerque, I found him to be an exceptional human being, so the quality of his book is no surprise!” —Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation“Chaplain Dorman has crafted a wise and compassionate spiritual care primer. His deep knowledge of the clinical environment, especially its language and culture, are evident in the structure of every chapter. His sensitivity to the demands and needs of the people who practice in the hospital setting warms every page. . . . This book is a great resource for anyone who provides care at the bedside and who feels the spiritual weight of their work. It would serve well as the text for a discussion group or for a class teaching spirituality as part of whole-self-care. For chaplains, it could be used as a health care Rosetta Stone, becoming the medium by which the rich imagery and spiritual power of religiously shaped spiritual exercises can be decoded and offered as sustenance to harried clinicians (APC Pastoral Care Competencies 3, 7, 8, and 9). Clergy and pastoral counselors who care for health care professionals in their communities will gain insight into the sometimes hard to articulate experiences that trouble and uplift those seeking guidance.” Keith Goheen BCC, Chaplain, Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, DE

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Book Synopsis With today's cumbersome insurance procedures, government regulations, endless paperwork, and concerns about malpractice rates, many health care professionals are asking: "Why am I doing this? Am I making a difference to my patients? Is there a better way—and if so, what is it?" In this book, Carson and Koenig examine the state of the health care system with the goal of providing healthcare professionals and caregivers the inspiration and practical tools to reclaim their sense of purpose. The book begins with an evaluation of the current system from the perspective of the spiritual vision that initially motivated and nourished many caregivers. The authors then pose a vision of a health care system that supports and nurtures the spirituality of patients and their families, of which some elements already exist. An overview is provided on the preparation necessary for health care professionals to offer spiritual care when there are major implications—for people with chronic illnesses, psychiatric issues, devastating injuries, and those preparing for surgery, facing death, and those living with chronic pain. Also explored are ways that health professionals and caregivers can maintain their own spiritual health even as they work to bring about healing, comfort, and solace to others. Woven throughout the book are the personal narratives of physicians, nurses, chaplains, health care educators, community resource workers, administrators, therapists, and psychologists—all from a wide range of religious traditions. Their examples inspire and assist professionals in renewing the spiritual focus of health care. Table of Contents Preface / ix Acknowledgments / xv 1. Spiritual Caregiving: Healthcare as a Ministry / 1 2. The State of the Current Healthcare System / 26 3. Envisioning the Ideal / 48 4. Preparation for Spiritual Caregiving / 69 5. Providing Spiritual Care / 87 6. Giving Spiritual Care: The Patient with Chronic Illness and Pain / 111 7. Giving Spiritual Care: The Dying Patient / 128 8. Spiritual Care for Special Populations / 145 9. Nurturing the Self: Nurturing the Spirit / 162 10. A David-and-Goliath Match:Taking On the System / 178 Appendixes / 189 Endnotes / 221 Contributors / 231 Index / 235

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Book Synopsis This book is intended as a guide for practicing physicians, medical students, and residents to help identify and address the spiritual needs of patients. Those who will benefit most will be physicians who wish to know how to integrate spirituality into clinical practice in an effective and sensitive manner. Other professionals, such as nurses and chaplains, may use this book as they interact with doctors, other health professionals, and hospital administrators.

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