Betty Ferrell
Director, Division of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Betty Ferrell
“This third edition of Hospice and Palliative Care is an essential resource for all professionals. Dr. Connor has captured both the foundation and history of this still emerging field as well as the timely, critical issues that will define our future. It is a comprehensive and thoughtful contribution to advance the care of the seriously ill.” (from Amazon)
by Stephen R. Connor·You?
by Stephen R. Connor·You?
The third edition of Hospice and Palliative Care is the essential guide to the hospice and palliative care movement both within the United States and around the world. Chapters provide mental-health and medical professionals with a comprehensive overview of the hospice practice as well as discussions of challenges and the future direction of the hospice movement. Updates to the new edition include advances in spiritual assessment and care, treatment of prolonged and complicated grief, provision of interdisciplinary palliative care in limited-resource settings, significant discussion of assisted suicide, primary healthcare including oncology, and more. Staff and volunteers new to the field along with experienced care providers and those using hospice and palliative care services will find this essential reading.
Recommended by Betty Ferrell
“This book is a perfect blend of compassion and competence that addresses the core values of care, the interdisciplinary team, self-care of staff, and the needs of an aging society.” (from Amazon)
by Tina M. Marrelli·You?
Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, offers updated coverage of all aspects of hospice and palliative care for the entire healthcare team who provide important care while meeting difficult multilevel regulations. This edition includes examples and strategies covering key topics related to standards, guidelines, goals, and effective care planning. TABLE OF CONTENTS Prologue: Hospice and Covid-19: A Pandemic Part 1: Hospice Care: An Overview of Quality and Compassionate Care Part 2: Documentation: An Important Driver for Care and Coverage Part 3: Planning, Managing, and Coordinating Hospice Care Part 4: Hospice Diagnoses and Guidelines for Care -Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Care -Bedbound, Coma, and Skin Care -Cancer Care -Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) Care -Frailty and Geriatric Care -Liver Disease Care -Neurological Disease Care -Pediatric Care: A Very Special Patient Population Pulmonary Care -Renal Disease Care -Skin and Wound Care Resources