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Author:

Chochinov, Harvey Max, author.

Title:

Dignity in care : the human side of medicine / Harvey Max Chochinov.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

xiii, 162 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subject:

Medical care--Ethics.
Patients--Psychology.
Physician and patient.
Individuality.
Respect.
Patient-centered health care.
Patient Care Management--ethics.
Patients--psychology.
Physician-Patient Relations.
Personhood.
Respect.
Patient-Centered Care.
Individuality.
Patient-centered health care.
Patients--Psychology.
Physician and patient.
Respect.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Epilogue. The ABCDs of Dignity Conserving Care -- The Model of Optimal Therapeutic Communication -- Dignity in Care -- Epilogue.

Summary:

"A few years ago, the Physician in Chief of our hospital, Dr. Perry Gray, circulated a note of complaint from the wife of a patient who had been cared for in our facility. The note described how her husband had been brought to the emergency room by ambulance, admitted to hospital and shortly thereafter died. She indicated that most of his care was satisfactory and, in some instances, even excellent with one significant exception. Soon after arriving in hospital, his CT scan had shown that his lung cancer had spread to his abdomen and he and the family were told to prepare themselves for the worst. Regular doses of morphine were started to alleviate his pain. He survived the night and early the next morning was still able to answer questions from his oncologist. Shortly thereafter, he slipped into unconsciousness"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0199380422
9780199380428

LCCN:

2022020993

Locations:

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)