Nurse / patient relationship Books

Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible overview of the care and management of people living with a long-term condition. Develop your skills and knowledge of the particularities of working with this group, including supporting self-care and self-management as well as providing care for those with complex needs, comorbidities and palliative care. Key features Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards Structured sequentially to follow the journey an individual with an LTC might take, from diagnosis through to palliative care Case students and activities relate theory and research to your own experiences and practice Table of ContentsChapter 1: Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan Chapter 2: The Nurse-Patient Relationship in Long Term Conditions Chapter 3: Health Promotion in Long Term Conditions Chapter 4: Self-management in Long Term Conditions Chapter 5: Quality of Life and Symptom Management in Long Term Conditions Chapter 6: Managing Complex Care in Long Term Conditions Chapter 7: Palliative Care in Long Term Conditions

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating leadership is entwined with many aspects of the nursing associate role. It is found in your workload management, prioritisation and delegation. It is found in the way you contribute to your team and supervise others. It is found in the way you deliver care and implement quality improvement. In short, understanding leadership is key to your future career. This book offers a first step into the world of leadership. Introducing the theory and principles of leadership you need to know, it shows you how to apply them to your every day role and build confidence in yourself as a leader. Key features - Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) - Explains the theory and principles of leadership in clear, straightforward language - Case studies and activities illustrate leadership across a range of scenarios and care settings - Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role Table of ContentsChapter 1: Leadership and the role of the Nursing Associate Chapter 2: What is leadership theory and change management? Chapter 3: Understanding those interpersonal skills required to provide leadership across multiple settings Chapter 4: Understanding and applying the principles of human and environmental factors in relation to leadership Chapter 5: Understanding data and information for effective care and leadership Chapter 6: Understanding prioritisation, workload, and delegation Chapter 7: Understanding how to monitor and review quality of care Chapter 8: Understanding compassionate leadership

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Book Synopsis''Thrilling! The Hostage is an intense, white-knuckle ride from start to finish'' LAURA GRIFFIN''An action-packed, don''t-blink-or-you''ll-miss-something kind of novel, which makes it impossible to put down once you''ve started reading'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''This was my first book by Melinda Di Lorenzo and I definitely will be looking out for her books in future, it was outstanding'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A captivating, action packed thriller that didn''t let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Riveting read - could not put it down!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I read a ton of romantic suspense but this book was fantastic! This story had so many twists and turns! I didn''t figure out any of them.

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Book Synopsis'An inspiring book for our challenging times' Olivia Coleman Nurses have never been more important. We benefit from their expertise in our hospitals and beyond: in our schools, on our streets, in prisons, hospices and care homes. When we feel most alone, nurses remind us that we are not alone at all. In The Courage to Care bestselling author Christie Watson reveals the remarkable extent of nurses' work: - A community mental-health nurse choreographs support for a man suffering from severe depression - A teen with stab wounds is treated by the critical-care team; his school nurse visits and he drops the bravado - A pregnant woman loses frightening amounts of blood following a car accident; it is a military nurse who synchronises the emergency department into immaculate order and focus. Christie makes a further discovery: that, time and again, it is patients and their families - including her own - who show exceptional strength in the most challenging times. We are all deserving of compassion, and as we share in each other's suffering, Christie Watson shows us how we can find courage too. The courage to care. 'Let's be thankful for wonderful nurses - and writers - like Christie Watson' Jacqueline Wilson 'Christie Watson writes with the fullness of her heart to give us insight into the world of patients and nursing, inspiring us to recognise it is how we treat people, how we speak and respond to them, as well as what we do, that heals' Julia SamuelTrade ReviewThe handbook for compassion... a must-read book -- Chris EvansShe repeatedly finds the beam of light in the darkest rooms... Watson is a terrific guide to the gritty reality of hospital life... We have never needed their [nurses'] expertise more than we do now -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *Now more than ever, nurses are on our minds and in our hearts. Christie writes with beauty and compassion about how they do their jobs. When I wasn't crying, I was marvelling -- Tracy Chevalier, author of A Single ThreadMagnificent... timely and resonant... In these unprecedented times, Watson challenges the rest of us to be more like nurses and to find the courage to care, no matter who is in need -- Caroline Sanderson * Sunday Express *An inspiring book for our challenging times. It's never been more important to care for one another and the amazing Christie Watson shows us the way -- Olivia Colman

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Book SynopsisMary Zaia''s Thank You for Caring: A Celebration of Nurses, Doctors, and Other Health-Care Heroes helps you show your support and gratitude for those who give so much.We depend upon the dedication of health-care providers to care for us and our loved ones at some of our most vulnerable times. One of the best gifts we can give in return: recognition of the challenging conditions they face so gracefully each day and support for the special calling to service they have answered. With this collection of moving quotes, celebrate the extraordinary character of nurses, doctors, and all health-care providers to put others first and touch our lives in so many meaningful ways.

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Book Synopsis“An engrossing human drama . . . The Shift is one nurse's story, but it contains elements of every nurse's experience."—The Wall Street Journal Practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites us to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a busy teaching hospital’s cancer ward. In the span of twelve hours, lives can be lost, life-altering treatment decisions made, and dreams fulfilled or irrevocably stolen. Unfolding in real time—under the watchful eyes of this dedicated professional and insightful chronicler of events—The Shift gives an unprecedented view into the individual struggles as well as the larger truths about medicine in this country. By shift’s end, we have witnessed something profound about hope and humanity.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this well regarded book introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills in nursing. By providing a simple to read overview of the central topics, students are able to quickly gain a solid, evidence-based grounding in the subject. Topics covered include: empathy; building therapeutic relationships; using a variety of communication methods; compassion and dignity; communicating in different environments; and culture and diversity issues. Three new chapters have been added that point readers towards further ways of approaching their communication skills that are less model and technique driven and focusing more on therapeutic considerations, as well as looking at the politics of communication.Trade Review‘This is one text that I will definitely be recommending to my students. An excellent starting guide to communication and interpersonal skills, further supported by the NMC standards, which gives this text kudos and rigor.’ -- Thomas BearyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Understanding communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 2: Evidence-based communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 3: The safe and effective practice of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 4: Understanding potential barriers to the safe and effective practice of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 5: The learning and educational context of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 6: The environmental context of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 7: Population and diversity contexts of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 8: Beyond technique Chapter 9: The macro structuring of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 10: The micro structuring of communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 11: The politics of communication and interpersonal skills

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Book SynopsisWhat are the social sciences and how are they relevant to nursing? How can I apply them to my practice? This book introduces the essential social science that you need in order to register and practice effectively as a nurse. Contributions from the social sciences enable you to better understand the world view of your patients and service users, as well as the wider social, cultural and political landscape in which they live and you provide care. This book will help you apply this knowledge to your everyday practice. Be it providing holistic person-centred care, advocating for your patients and their communities, or contributing to service improvement, understanding the social sciences is key to a nursing career that truly makes a difference. Key features: - Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) - Explores social science’s contribution to key aspects of your study including sociology, psychology, research, and health promotion - Case studies, activities and student insights illustrate theory and concepts in real life nursing practice Table of ContentsChapter 1: Social science informed nursing Chapter 2: Understanding individuals and their communities Chapter 3: Holistic care needs Chapter 4: Addressing inequalities and discrimination Chapter 5: Activism and politics Chapter 6: Population health Chapter 7: Social science research methods

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Book SynopsisBreaking bad news is a common cause of anxiety for healthcare professionals. This book is a handy pocket-sized guide that will help you fulfil this difficult task as well as possible.This book will introduce you to a new model and mnemonic:SSet the sceneUUnderstand your patient's perspectivePPrepare your patientPPass on the informationOObserve silenceRRespect and respond to emotionTTime for questions and clarificationSSummary and closeWritten by an experienced lecturer in palliative care, with input provided by current healthcare students and with space for your own notes, this guidance is produced with you in mind and you can carry it with you at all times.

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Book SynopsisYatdjuligin introduces students to the fundamentals of health care of Indigenous Australians. This book addresses the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and mainstream health services and introduces readers to practice and research in a variety of healthcare contexts.Table of ContentsIntroduction Gracelyn Smallwood; 1. Historical and current perspectives on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Juanita Sherwood; 2. A history of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Ray Lovett and Makayla-May Brinckley; 3. The cultural safety journey: an Aboriginal Australian nursing and midwifery context Odette Best; 4. Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing Ali Drummond, Yoko Mills, Sam Mills and Francis Nona; 5. Indigenous gendered health perspectives Bronwyn Fredericks, Mick Adams and Odette Best; 6. Community controlled health services: what they are and how they work Raelene Ward, Bronwyn Fredericks and Odette Best; 7. Midwifery practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: urban and regional perspectives Machellee Kosiak; 8. Indigenous birthing in remote locations: Grandmothers' Law and government medicine Nicole Ramsamy; 9. Remote area nursing practice Nicole Ramsamy; 10. Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners Ali Drummond; 11. Indigenous-led qualitative research Raelene Ward and Bronwyn Fredericks; 12. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander quantitative research Ray Lovett, Makayla-May Brinckley and Roxanne Jones; 13. Navigating First Nations social and emotional wellbeing in mainstream mental health services Rhonda L. Wilson and Kristin Waqanaviti; 14. Cultural understandings of Aboriginal suicide from a social and emotional wellbeing perspective Raelene Ward; 15. Indigenous child health Donna Hartz and Jessica Bennett; 16. Caring for our Elders Bronwyn Fredericks and Linda Deravin.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING Section 1: GENERAL CARE PLANS 1. Cancer Care 2. Older Adult Care 3. Pain 4. Palliative and End-of-Life Care 5. Perioperative Care 6. Prolonged Bedrest 7. Psychosocial Support For the Patient 8. Psychosocial Support for the Patient's Family and Significant Others 9. Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex Patients Section 2: RESPIRATORY CARE PLANS 10. Acute Respiratory Failure 11. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12. Pneumonia 13. Pneumothorax/Hemothorax 14. Pulmonary Embolus 15. Pulmonary Tuberculosis Section 3: CARDIOVASCULAR CARE PLANS 16. Aneurysms 17. Atherosclerotic Arterial Occlusive Disease 18. Cardiac and Noncardiac Shock (Circulatory Failure) 19. Cardiac Surgery 20. Coronary Artery Disease 21. Dysrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances 22. Heart Failure 23. Hypertension 24. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 25. Venous Thrombosis/Thrombophlebitis Section 4: RENAL-URINARY CARE PLANS 26. Acute Renal Failure 27. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy 28. Care of the Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis 29. Care of the Patient Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis 30. Care of the Renal Transplant Recipient 31. Chronic Kidney Disease 32. Ureteral Calculi 33. Urinary Diversions 34. Urinary Tract Obstruction Section 5: NEUROLOGIC CARE PLANS 35. General Care of Patients with Neurologic Disorders 36. Bacterial Meningitis 37. Guillain-Barré Syndrome 38. Intervertebral Disk Disease 39. Multiple Sclerosis 40. Parkinsonism 41. Seizures and Epilepsy 42. Spinal Cord Injury 43. Stroke 44. Traumatic Brain Injury Section 6: ENDOCRINE CARE PLANS 45. Diabetes Insipidus 46. Diabetes Mellitus 47. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 48. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome 49. Hyperthyroidism 50. Hypothyroidism 51. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Section 7: GASTROINTESTINAL CARE PLANS 52. Abdominal Trauma 53. Appendicitis 54. Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis, and Cholangitis 55. Cirrhosis 56. Crohn's Disease 57. Fecal Diversions: Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomoses 58. Hepatitis 59. Pancreatitis 60. Peptic Ulcer Disease 61. Peritonitis 62. Ulcerative Colitis Section 8: HEMATOLOGIC CARE PLANS 63. Anemias of Chronic Disease 64. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 65. Polycythemia 66. Thrombocytopenia Section 9: MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE PLANS 67. Amputation 68. Fractures 69. Joint Replacement Surgery 70. Osteoarthritis 71. Osteoporosis 72. Rheumatoid Arthritis Section 10: SPECIAL NEEDS CARE PLANS 73. Caring for Individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus 74. Managing Wound Care 75. Providing Nutritional Support PART II: PEDIATRIC NURSING CARE PLANS 76. Asthma 77. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 78. Bronchiolitis 79. Burns 80. Child Abuse and Neglect 81. Cystic Fibrosis 82. Diabetes Mellitus in Children 83. Fractures in Children 84. Gastroenteritis 85. Otitis Media 86. Poisoning 87. Sickle Cell Pain Crisis PART III: MATERNITY NURSING CARE PLANS 88. Bleeding in Pregnancy 89. Diabetes in Pregnancy 90. Hyperemesis Gravidarum 91. Normal Labor 92. Postpartum Wound Infection 93. Preeclampsia 94. Preterm Labor 95. Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes PART IV: PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CARE PLANS 96. Anxiety Disorders 97. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Component) 98. Dementia-Alzheimer's Type 99. Major Depression 100. Schizophrenia 101. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhen employed as a substitute for real clinical time, simulation scenarios have proven effective in bridging the gap between theory and practice. This acclaimed text for nursing faculty provides detailed, step-by-step guidance on all aspects of clinical simulation. Appropriate for all levels of nursing students, from pre-licensure to doctoral level, the book contains the authors' own advice and experiences working in simulation around the globe.For the third edition, 20 new scenarios have been added, for a total of 57. All scenarios have been updated to adhere to best-practice simulation standards for design, facilitator and participant criteria, interprofessional criteria, and debriefing processes. Scenarios are presented in a structured format that includes objectives, pre-scenario checklists, implementation plans, evaluation criteria, debriefing guidelines, and recommendations for further use. A template for creating scenarios spans the text and includes student preparatio

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Book SynopsisThis concise and instructive guide outlines the specific challenges faced by the Latinx population in US health care, including language barriers, unfamiliarity with the medical system, lack of insurance, access issues, monetary factors, and most importantly the fears surrounding undocumented immigrants.It shows how health care professionals and chaplains can support and care for this population in a way that acknowledges and understands the distinct characteristics of Latinx culture. It offers advice on sensitives within this culture, such as health disparities, the importance of the family, and spirituality and religion in Latinx culture. This inclusive guide improves cultural competency among non-Latinx care staff and offers case studies and practical tips to input straight into practice.Trade ReviewDr. Pigozzi offers insights for caregivers so they may consider with greater sensitivity and respect the cultural practices and beliefs of their Latino/a patients, especially those of Mexican ancestry. She provides observations, descriptions and explanations accompanied by examples from her original research and without resorting to oversimplifications or harmful stereotypes. -- Suzanne Rivera, Vice President for Research & Technology Management and Associate Professor of Bioethics, Case Western Reserve UniversityThis is a must read for health providers who take care of Latinx patients. Dr. Pigozzi's extensive research brings forth the complexity of taking care of Latinx individuals and provides a guide on how to best understand and communicate with Latinx patients and how to utilize religion, folk, and cultural beliefs in providing the best care possible. Great resource! -- Dr. Ricardo Cruz, Primary Care Physician, Boston Medical CenterTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Who we are; 2. Cultural Beliefs; 3. Health Beliefs; 4. The Etiology of Diabetes: Case Study; 5. Botánicas: Case Study; 6. Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health; 7. Communication; 8. Preferences for Message Delivery: Case Study; 9. Interpretation, Translation, and Localization

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Book SynopsisThe memoir of a trainee nurse at one of the world's most famous children's hospitals.

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Book SynopsisWhen 18-year-old Mary Hazard touched down in post-war Putney to begin her nurse's training, she could never have known that it was the beginning of a colourful career that would still be going 60 years later one of the longest ever serving NHS nurses.For Mary, raised in a strict convent in rural south Ireland, working in her first London hospital was a shocking and life-changing experience. Against a backdrop of ongoing rationing and poverty, she saw for the first time the horrors of disease, the heart-breaking outcomes of failed abortions and faced the genuine shock of seeing a man naked for the first time!60 Years a Nurse follows the dramas and emotions as Mary found her feet during those early years. From the firm friends she made under the ever-watchful gaze of Matron and the sisters, to the eclectic mix of Londoners she strove to care for; the Teddy Boys she danced with and the freedom of living away from home; and her own burgeoning love story, as extraordinary as it was romant

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this bestselling textbook builds your skills for accurate, person-centred assessment and care planning. Working step-by-step through the process, it equips you with practical assessment tools and models for care planning. Its holistic approach helps you to think in the round about an individual’s physical health, mental health and other needs, as well as the broader social and environmental factors that influence their lives and care. Fully updated in line with contemporary evidence-based practice, this book will support you through your assignments, placements and into your nursing career. Key features: • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards • Introduces commonly used assessment tools alongside broader considerations, including preventative healthcare assessment and acting in a patient′s best interests. • Scenarios and case studies illustrate theory, principles and complex assessment • Develops the critical thinking and decision-making skills which are essential for effective practice Table of ContentsChapter 1: Person centred patient assessment and practice Chapter 2: Understanding our role in patient assessment Chapter 3: Making sense of patient information Chapter 4: Assessment tools Chapter 5: Nursing diagnosis Chapter 6: Principles of care planning Chapter 7: Nursing models and care planning Chapter 8: Ethical aspects of patient assessment Chapter 9: Patient assessment and decision making

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Book SynopsisAs an adult nurse you will come into contact with a wide-range of service users during your practice. Whilst your focus might be on the physical problem that brought them to you, understanding their mental health is also a key part of your role and important to treating people effectively. This book will give you practical guidance on how to respond to the needs of those in your care who face mental health challenges, helping you be more prepared and be able to deliver person-centred care confidently. Key features · Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Case studies, activities and other learning features help you translate the theory to practice · A practical guide to help you achieve the proficiencies required of you by the NMC Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Importance of Mental Health Care - Steve Trenoweth & Angela Warren Chapter 2: Integrating Mental and Physical Health - Sonya Chelvanayagam & Zoe Cowie Chapter 3: Understanding Mental Health Problems - Steve Trenoweth Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Frameworks in Mental Health Care - Tula Brannelly & Josie Tuck Chapter 5: Supporting People with Mental Health Concerns - Steve Trenoweth and Sue Baron Chapter 6: Responding to a Mental Health Crisis - Sandy Walker Chapter 7: Overview of the Therapeutic Use of Medicines in Mental Health - Josie Tuck Chapter 8: Managing Stress and Promoting Your Mental Health - Steve Trenoweth & Chloe Casey

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Book SynopsisYour complete solution for modern clinical skills education Accompanied by over 25 videos and written by an experienced team of nursing educators and practitioners, this innovative textbook will support your clinical skills training across all years of your degree. Taking a holistic and inclusive approach, the book presents both the theory, rationale and ‘how to’ of each procedure, as well as crucial interconnected skills such as communication, clinical reasoning and person-centred practice. Written in clear, straightforward language and mapped to the NMC Future Nurse Standards, the book delivers a complete solution for mastering the essential clinical skills you need as a student and registered nurse. How will the book support my learning? · Offers access to more than 25 videos alongside the text, demonstrating clinical skills in practice, from oxygen administration to venepuncture, cannulation and more · Structured around the 2018 NMC standards procedures annexe providing full curriculum coverage · Draws on over 30 case study scenarios and ‘voices’ from real pre-registration nursing students that bring clinical skills to life · Includes over 60 activities, key term definitions and other features to hone your understanding through self-testing, reflection and critical thinking · Relevant to students across all four fields of nursing Table of ContentsPart I Essential Knowledge for Clinical Skills Chapter 1 Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Skills - Libor Hurt Chapter 2 The Importance of Assessment - Deborah Rowberry, Pete Sewell and Wendy Churchouse Chapter 3 The Importance of Communication - Deborah Rowberry Part II Clinical Skills for Nursing Care Chapter 4 History Taking and Examinations - Lee Gauntlett and Peter Sewell Chapter 5 Dignity, Comfort, Rest and Sleep - Sarah Tait and Louise Giles, with Sarah Kingdom-Mills Chapter 6 Hygiene and Skin Integrity - Nicola Tingle and Nerys Williams, with Sarah Kingdom-Mills Chapter 7 Nutrition and Hydration - Helen Beckett and Lovely Sajan Chapter 8 Bladder and Bowel Health - Jemma Gustafson and Trudi Petersen Chapter 9 Mobility and Safety - Jamie Wheeler and Lovely Sajan, with Sarah Kingdom-Mills Chapter 10 Respiratory Care - Gabby Wilcox Chapter 11 Prevent and Manage Infection - Lisa Duffy, Lee Gauntlett and Libor Hurt Chapter 12 End of Life Care - Hywel Thomas, Deb McNee, Alison Young, Wendy Mashlan, Julie Hayes and Nicola Dawkins Chapter 13 Medicines Administration - Nicola Henwood

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Book SynopsisThis text equips students with foundational knowledge of the pathophysiology, treatment and legal and ethical issues associated with common acute conditions. Through the person-centred, collaborative care approach, students will also learn effective communication and cultural competency skills that are essential for nurses in any practice context.Table of Contents1. The Australian and New Zealand healthcare systems Linda Deravin, Elisabeth Coyne, Lyn Croxon and Judith Anderson; 2. Admitting and assessing medical and surgical clients Judith Anderson, Monica Peddle, Sonia Reisenhofer, Judith Needham and Linda Deravin; 3. The acute surgical patient Elisabeth Coyne, Judith Anderson and Maryanne Podham; 4. The acute medical client Rachel Cross, Ann-Marie Brown and Nang Sein; 5. Acute respiratory conditions Melissa Johnston, Amali Hohol and Grant Williams-Pritchard; 6. Acute cardiovascular conditions Amali Hohol, Melissa Johnston, Emma Luck and Grant Williams-Pritchard; 7. Acute renal conditions Melissa Arnold-Chamney, Sharon Latimer, Matthew Barton and Janet Kelly; 8. Acute neurological conditions Amali Hohol, Leeanne Ford, Julia Gilbert, Ronak Reshamwala and Michael Todorovic; 9. Acute gastrointestinal conditions Amali Hohol and Lyndal Taylor; 10. Acute endocrine conditions Sharon Latimer, Matthew Barton, Leeane Ford, Julia Gilbert and Nang Sein; 11. Acute reproductive disorders Elisabeth Coyne and Sally-ann de-Vitry Smith; 12. Health emergencies Elicia Kunst, Jasmine Wadham, Monica Peddle, Elizabeth Elder, Ann-Marie Brown and Amy Johnston.

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Book SynopsisPalliative care is an essential element of our health care system and is becoming increasingly significant amidst an aging society and organizations struggling to provide both compassionate and cost-effective care. Palliative care is also characterized by a string interdisciplinary approach. Nurses are at the center of the palliative care team across settings and populations. The seventh volume in the HPNA Palliative Nursing Manuals series, Care of the Imminently Dying provides an overview of symptom management when a patient is reaching the end of their life. This volume covers delirium and the advantages of early diagnosis, determining the presence of dyspnea, death rattle, or cough, urgent syndromes that may appear the end of life, palliative sedation, and the withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies. The content of the concise clinically focused volumes in the HPNA Palliative Nursing Manuals series provides a quick-reference in daily practice and is an ideal resource for nurses preparing for certification exams.Table of ContentsChapter 1 ; Delirium ; Debra E. Heidrich and Nancy K. English ; Chapter 2 ; Dyspnea, Death Rattle, and Cough ; Deborah Dudgeon ; Chapter 3 ; Urgent Syndromes at the End of Life ; Barton T. Bobb ; Chapter 4 ; Sedation for Refractory Symptoms ; Patti Knight, Laura A. Espinosa, and Bonnie Freeman ; Chapter 5 ; Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapies: Mechanical Ventilation, Dialysis, and Cardiac Devices ; Margaret L. Campbell and Linda M. Gorman ; Chapter 6 ; Self-Assessment Test Questions ; Judith A. Paice

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Trade ReviewPatient-Centered Medicine: A Human Experience gives the reader a great overview of biopsychosocial, humanist and psychotherapeutic perspectives of human interconnection and interrelatedness. It combines the enthusiasm of the younger psychiatrist with the wisdom of the older psychiatrist in order to guide students, doctors, nurses and clinicians though training and into practice. Patient-Centered Medicine is also a source of renewal for practicing doctors and clinicians, reminding us why we all went into medicine and health care in the first place. * Dr David R. Kopacz, MD. *Concise, well written, and informed by a deep understanding of medical training, this book should be a required text in all medical schools. * Susan E. Mehrtens Ph.D, President, The Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences *Table of ContentsForeword: Dr. Andrew Weil Foreword: Physician as Humanist, Norman Cousins Preface: David Rosen and Uyen Hoang Prologue: An Early Career Female Physician's Perspective, Uyen Hoang 1. Medicine as a Human Experience 2. Clinical Application of the Biopsychosocial Model George L. Engel 3. The Care of the Patient: Art or Science George L. Engel 4. The Doctor-Patient Relationship 5. The Patient-Centered Interview 6. The Experience of Illness and Hospitalization 7. The Nature of the Healing Process Epilogue: Desiderata

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