Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Feeding Tubes, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, and the Patient with a Serious Illness, 6th Ed.
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Book Synopsis: Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Feeding Tubes, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, and the Patient with a Serious Illness, Sixth Edition, is a guide for helping patients and families with end-of-life decisions.
--BOOK TOPICS INCLUDE--
- Considering the goals of medical care before making healthcare decisions
- Treatments such as CPR, feeding tubes, dialysis, pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, hospitalization, palliative care, and hospice care as they apply to patients with a serious illness
- The emotional and spiritual concerns at the end of life for people of any or no faith tradition; the journey at the final stages of life is framed as a journey of letting go and letting be
Dr. Ira Byock, founder and chief medical officer of the Providence Institute for Human Caring and author of Dying Well, endorses the book as 'clear and concise, yet sensitive to the emotional turmoil of potential readers. Over the years, Hard Choices for Loving People is the book I have recommended most often to families confronting the complexities of medical treatments for loved ones with serious illnesses.'
Since the book was first published in 1990, more than 3.8 million copies have been sold. Hard Choices is available as an audiobook and in Spanish, Decisiones Difíciles para los Seres Queridos.
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Are you facing difficult medical decisions for a loved one with a serious illness? Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Feeding Tubes, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, and the Patient with a Serious Illness, 6th Ed. is the comprehensive guide you need. With over 3.8 million copies sold since 1990, this book has been recommended by renowned medical professionals and is the go-to resource for families like yours.
When it comes to healthcare decisions, it's crucial to consider the goals of medical care. This book covers all the treatments you need to know about, including CPR, feeding tubes, dialysis, pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, hospitalization, palliative care, and hospice care. Written in clear and concise language, it provides you with the knowledge to make informed choices for your loved ones' well-being.
At the end-of-life, emotional and spiritual concerns become paramount. Regardless of your faith tradition, Hard Choices for Loving People addresses these concerns sensitively. It presents the journey of letting go and letting be, offering comfort and support during this challenging time.
Don't just take our word for it – Dr. Ira Byock, founder and chief medical officer of the Providence Institute for Human Caring and author of Dying Well, endorses this book. He describes it as clear and concise while acknowledging the emotional turmoil that readers may be experiencing. Trust the expert and join the millions of families who have found solace and guidance within the pages of Hard Choices for Loving People.
Make the right choice for your loved one's care. Get your copy of Hard Choices for Loving People today. Whether you prefer the audiobook version or the Spanish edition, Decisiones Difíciles para los Seres Queridos, this invaluable resource will provide you with the information you need to navigate challenging medical decisions.
Take the first step towards informed decision-making and order your copy now.
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