Description
Book SynopsisThis book is an accessible, expert guide to incorporating LGBTQIA-inclusive practices into end-of-life care.
Trade ReviewThe Handbook of LGBTQIA-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care is poignant and practice-changing, weaving together Kimberly Acquaviva’s expertise and her life experience. An essential read for clinicians to help them provide inclusive care for all hospice and palliative care patients, especially LGBTQIA people and their loved ones. -- Holly Yang, president, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
This is not just a book, it’s a stepping stone that paves the way for change and champions a revolution in hospice and palliative care. A must-read for hospice and palliative care professionals. -- Dallas Ducar, president and CEO, Transhealth
Acquaviva’s heartfelt book on LGBTQIA-inclusive hospice and palliative care not only provides actionable advice for health professionals but also touches the soul. Through messages from the author and her late wife, who battled ovarian cancer, it beautifully illustrates the importance of compassionate, inclusive end-of-life care. A truly transformative read. -- Austin Chiang, founding president, Association for Healthcare Social Media
Within the pages of this book lies a resounding call to action—a plea for compassion that no healthcare professional should ignore. Having navigated the maze of serious illness and loss as a member of the LGBTQIA community, I can testify to the need for this book. My hope is that it finds its way into the hands of every hospice and palliative care professional so that every member of the LGBTQIA community can receive the high-quality, inclusive care we deserve in our most vulnerable moments. -- Jessica Halem, senior director, Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative, University of Pennsylvania
[A] thoughtful manual for care providers that acknowledges a broad variety of perspectives. * Foreword Reviews *
What sets the handbook apart from other books for health care providers is that it uses everyday language, not an academic voice, to reach the largest audience. * C-Ville Weekly *
Table of ContentsAbout Language in This Book
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction: From “Special Population” to Inclusion—A Paradigm Shift
1. Self-Awareness and Communication
2. Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Behavior, and Health
3. Understanding Attitudes and Access to Care
4. The History and Physical Examination
5. Shared Decision Making and Family Dynamics
6. Care Planning and Coordination
7. Ethical and Legal Issues
8. Patient and Family Education and Advocacy
9. Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues
10. Ensuring Institutional Inclusiveness
11. Advocating for Change Beyond the Institution
Glossary
Supplemental Reading List
About the Content Expert Reviewers
References
Index
