"The articles in this book originally appeared in Nursing"--T.p. verso.
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Includes index.
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Communicating effectively -- Aiding the coping and grieving processes -- Handling sensitive family issues -- Managing difficult situations -- Advocating for patients and families -- Mastering patient management -- Making ethical decisions -- Taking care of yourself.
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"Since 1987, Joy Ufeme has written her popular column, "Insights on Death & Dying," for Nursing journal. Now, collected here are Joy's favorite firsthand accounts of how she helped patients, families, and coworkers through some of the most stressful times in their lives." "Apart from the clinical routines of a patient's last days, Joy's compassionate stories center on the emotional well-being of everyone involved - the patient, the patient's family, the nurse, and the rest of the medical team. By example, they teach you how to embrace your role in the care of a dying patient."--BOOK JACKET.