Palliative Care: A Guide for Health Social Workers

by Bridget Sumser (Editor), Meagan Leimena (Editor), Terry Altilio (Editor)

Accessible and instructive, Palliative Care Âguides and inspires health social workers to incorporate palliative care principles into their current clinical practice. Through the lenses of environmental theory and intersectionality, rich case narratives highlight opportunities for social workers to enhance their work, advancing whole-person care in the face of serious illness. Chapters include questions to concretize ideas and demonstrate real-world application, while case narratives cover a range of settings, diagnoses, and populations. This book is a useful tool for educators, learners, and practicing social workers working with individuals and families navigating complex health care systems.

312 pages, Paperback

Published January 30, 2019

Reviews

[Tim Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book for social workers in palliative/hospice cares.

I am thrilled to have read this up-to-date book specifying the intersections and multi faceted components needed for quality end-of-life social work cares. This is now my go to book resource in developing in the care plans and interventions. It's about time this book was written!