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Comprehensive Guide to Hospice Care
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Explores aging and death through compelling stories.
Reveals medicine's limitations at life's end.
Named Best Book of the Year by major publications.
Provides insights from a practicing surgeon's perspective.
Challenges conventional views on end-of-life care.
Promotes a focus on quality of life, not just safety.
Includes a new reading group guide for discussions.
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Price Range: $11.42
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Explores aging and dying with compassion.
Challenges conventional medical practices regarding end-of-life care.
Promotes quality of life over mere survival.
Highlights the importance of dignity in dying.
Offers research-backed insights and personal stories.
Suggests fulfilling alternatives for elderly care.
A must-read for healthcare professionals and families.
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Price Range: $13.12
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Bestselling book by Atul Gawande.
Explores aging and end-of-life challenges.
Focuses on quality of life over mere survival.
Critiques conventional medical practices and institutions.
Offers alternative models for elder care.
Discusses benefits of hospice and palliative care.
Combines research with compelling narratives and insights.
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Price Range: $15.45
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Transformative memoir on life and death.
Reframes perspectives on mortality for authentic living.
Written by America’s leading death doula, Alua Arthur.
New York Times bestseller and Boston Globe favorite.
Empathy and humor shine through intimate storytelling.
Encourages embracing mortality for a fulfilling life.
A journey of healing and human connection.
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Price Range: $7.99
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Comprehensive guide for parents facing prenatal diagnoses.
Support during pregnancy with life-limiting conditions.
Real stories from over 160 parents included.
Updated research and guidelines for informed decisions.
Encouragement for embracing time with the baby.
Focus on perinatal hospice and palliative care options.
Practical suggestions for parents and healthcare professionals.
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Price Range: $22.41
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Essential guide for hospice nurses.
Focus on compliance-based documentation techniques.
Enhances documentation skills and patient advocacy.
Covers admission notes and recertification processes.
Avoid common pitfalls in hospice documentation.
Supports agency compliance and patient eligibility.
Indispensable resource for all hospice nurses.
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Price Range: $21.80
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Transform your health in just 7 days.
Expert guidance on Dr. Sebi's holistic principles.
Delicious, nutrient-dense juice recipes included.
Supports detoxification and revitalizes your body.
Accessible approach for beginners and enthusiasts.
Embrace a plant-based lifestyle for wellness.
Reclaim your well-being with natural ingredients.
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Price Range: $11.99
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Insightful guide on end-of-life care.
True stories of love and reconciliation.
Empowers families during difficult times.
Offers practical advice for meaningful conversations.
Encourages emotional healing in final days.
Written by a leading palliative care physician.
A companion for navigating end-of-life decisions.
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Price Range: $10.05
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Comprehensive guide for hospice nurses' recertification.
Innovative "Recert Jot" method for effective documentation.
Strategies for crafting compelling recertification narratives.
Sample notes for various patient diagnoses included.
Bonus chapter on quality improvement initiatives.
Empathetic approach to enhancing patient-centered care.
Price Range: $22.95
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Comprehensive guide for hospice eligibility determination.
Step-by-step admission process outlined clearly.
In-depth coverage of various disease conditions.
Practical assessment and interviewing techniques provided.
Empowers nurses to trust clinical judgment.
Essential resource for hospice and palliative care professionals.
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Price Range: $22.95
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A poignant memoir on medical ethics and decision-making.
Explores end-of-life care and personal choices.
Real stories about patients and their families.
Guides conversations about death and dying.
Reflects on what makes a "good death."
Invaluable insights from a seasoned medical ethicist.
Encourages clarity in expressing end-of-life preferences.
Price Range: $12.99
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Essential reference for advanced illness care.
Compact, pocket-sized for easy accessibility.
Focus on honoring patients' wishes and needs.
Organ-system-based chapters for targeted guidance.
Quick access with alphabetically organized headings.
Practical strategies for managing complex symptoms.
Covers ethical and spiritual considerations in care.
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Price Range: $52.00
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Guide for end-of-life healthcare decisions.
Covers CPR, feeding tubes, and palliative care.
Addresses emotional and spiritual concerns.
Endorsed by Dr. Ira Byock, expert in the field.
Over 3.8 million copies sold since 1990.
Available in audiobook and Spanish edition.
Provides clarity for complex medical situations.
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Price Range: $7.58
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Comprehensive guide for hospice care planning.
Step-by-step instructions for individualized care plans.
Covers physical, emotional, and spiritual patient needs.
Real-world case studies and practical examples included.
Strategies for interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication.
Tools for assessing and evaluating care plans.
Focus on innovative approaches and emerging trends.
Price Range: $22.95
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Learn essential end-of-life support techniques.
Provide compassionate care for the dying.
Help families navigate difficult conversations.
Develop personalized end-of-life plans.
Offer emotional and spiritual support.
Practice self-care to avoid burnout.
Gain confidence as a trained death doula.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Inspiring guide to end-of-life navigation.
Groundbreaking insights from Katy Butler.
Reviving ancient practices of dying well.
Focus on living well, not just longer.
Practical takeaways for better end-of-life experiences.
Restores sacredness to the dying process.
Includes PDF access with audiobook purchase.
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Price Range: $13.12
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Bestselling author Atul Gawande's compelling insights.
Examines life quality versus mere survival.
Challenges traditional medical practices in aging care.
Explores humane alternatives for elderly assistance.
Highlights enriching hospice care experiences.
Combines research with engaging storytelling.
Advocates for dignity in end-of-life care.
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Price Range: $16.00
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Explores dignity in life and death.
Combines medicine and spirituality experiences.
Focuses on palliative medicine's transformative role.
Evocative family and patient stories included.
Encourages meaningful doctor-patient communication.
Reflects on life's impermanence and quality care.
A profound meditation on living well.
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Price Range: $17.72
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Essential guidelines for hospice eligibility in dementia care.
Clear criteria for appropriate admission timing.
Documentation strategies to maintain compliance and eligibility.
Real-world case studies for successful admissions.
Comprehensive assessment tools for tracking disease progression.
Evidence-based best practices for managing care plans.
Supports families with ongoing end-of-life care assistance.
Price Range: $20.95
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Revealing true stories of hospice and healthcare failures.
Exposes the dark side of medical industry practices.
Empowers families to advocate for loved ones' care.
Uncovers the financial motives behind hospice decisions.
Challenges the notion of "compassionate care" standards.
Provides critical information to save lives.
Encourages informed decision-making in healthcare settings.
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Price Range: $22.00
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Explores resilience in the face of loss.
Challenges traditional views of grieving process.
Reveals surprising emotions during bereavement.
Highlights joy and relief in mourning.
Shows how grief can strengthen connections.
Offers new insights into life after loss.
Encourages acceptance of diverse emotional responses.
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Price Range: $19.10
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Validates meaningful dreams at life's end.
Insights from thousands of hospice patients.
Highlights love and grace in dying process.
Describes "more real than real" end-of-life experiences.
Restores meaning through love and forgiveness themes.
Offers solace for bereaved families' closure.
Celebrates the dying process as deeply meaningful.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Essential guide for navigating life’s final journey.
Strategies for younger adults with children included.
Support for older adults and their loved ones.
Insights for caregivers prioritizing comfort and dignity.
Engaging narrative with case studies for understanding.
Practical task lists for preparation and resource finding.
Empowers readers to embrace the aging process.
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Price Range: $12.95
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Guides families in end-of-life decisions.
Practical advice from experienced chaplain Hank Dunn.
Addresses CPR, feeding tubes, and palliative care.
Based on credible medical research and expert opinions.
Encourages thoughtful consideration of care goals.
Over 3.5 million copies sold since 1990.
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Price Range: $7.00
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Comprehensive guide for hospice nurses and managers.
Master the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation tool.
Actionable strategies for regulatory compliance and patient care.
Covers assessments from Admission to Discharge.
Includes clinical examples and best documentation practices.
Practical strategies for enhancing staff competency.
Transforms assessments into opportunities for quality care.
Price Range: $22.95
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Compassionate insights on handling grief.
Addresses common questions after losing a loved one.
Offers space for personal reflections and memories.
Helpful for those supporting grieving individuals.
Encouraging words for difficult times.
Short, accessible, and easy to read.
Written by an experienced hospital chaplain.
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Price Range: $6.99
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Explores life and death with dignity and purpose.
Written by Dr. Sunita Puri, a palliative medicine expert.
Interweaves personal family stories and patient experiences.
Addresses the tension between medical intervention and quality of life.
Transforms communication with doctors about end-of-life wishes.
Encourages thoughtful reflection on life's impermanence.
Provides insights into spiritual dimensions of healthcare.
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Price Range: $18.00
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Essential guide for caregivers and hospice staff.
Offers strategies for effective doctor communication.
Helps navigate conversations with friends and family.
Provides insights on the degenerative disease.
Encourages dignity and positivity in caregiving.
Supports emotional resilience for caregivers.
Includes unique Caregiving Affirmations for encouragement.
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Price Range: $15.95
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Comprehensive guidelines for symptom management.
Supports practitioners in palliative care settings.
Quick reference for experienced and novice clinicians.
Essential resource for hospice education and training.
Practical recommendations for life-limiting conditions.
Enhances patient care in palliative settings.
Facilitates effective symptom management strategies.
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Price Range: $69.99
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Practical question-and-answer format for easy navigation.
Focus on patient and caregiver-centered palliative care.
Reader-friendly chapters organized around clinical questions.
Expanded discussions on hospice and pediatric care.
New chapters on telehealth and health disparities.
Algorithms and summaries for informed decision-making.
Enhanced eBook version for convenient access.
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Price Range: $77.64
