Cancer in Context: A Practical Guide To Supportive Care (Oxford Medical Publications) - Couverture souple

Brennan, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198515251 ISBN 13 : 9780198515258

Editeur : Oxford University Press, Usa, 2004

Synopsis

Sensitivity and knowledge in perfect balance.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book offers healthcare professionals, academics and anyone affected by cancer a fresh and original approach to the supportive care of people with cancer. It looks at the underlying reasons why cancer so often leads to high levels of distress and, more importantly, it suggests many practical ways distress can be minimised and prevented. The actual experiences of cancer patients, as recorded in their personal diaries, are combined with theory, research and practical clinical advice. In each of its seven chapters Cancer in Context takes a different perspective towards supportive care in cancer. It begins by considering how people in general manage and adjust to massive changes in their lives and, in particular, how they react to the threat of cancer. It goes on to examine the "lived experience" of people with cancer as they negotiate the many changes and challenges that follow their diagnosis. Of course cancer doesn't only affect the person who has the disease, it also impacts on families, partners and carers. One chapter explores these and other issues, such as sexual difficulties, the needs of older people, single people, and gay and lesbian couples. Chapter 4 shows that the social and cultural context of a person's life is critical to understanding their resources, the way the are treated, and the responses the make to serious illness. However, it is in the clinical context that professionals have an opportunity to minimise disruption to their patients' quality of life as they endure the notorious demands of oncology treatments. The book offers practical clinical advice on psychosocial aspects of conventional cancer treatments, common treatment difficulties, cancer rehabilitation and palliative care. Chapter 6 provides a summary of the burgeoning area of information and communication skills within healthcare and, finally, the book ends by considering how doctors, nurses, radiographers and other healthcare professionals can maintain their supportive care in light of such high levels of stress and burnout among these staff groups.

Revue de presse

I feel the book comprises a very comprehensive overview of supportive care, presented in a clear way and accessible form. It is a book that anyone involved in the care of cancer patients should find relevant and informative and may well want on their own bookshelves in addition to their organisation's library. (Hospice Information Bulletin)

...focuses on the experiences of people who have been diagnosed with cancer. One of the great strengths of this book is that these experiences are explained as a normal reaction. I highly recommend this book. It is useful for all those who care for patients with cancer, specialist and nonspecialist alike. It is comprehensive in its breadth and is well written. It has practical suggestions of improving practice and has an extensive bibliography for those interested to read further. (Dr Julian Abel, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare)

As one who works in both medical oncology and palliative care, the type of care outlined in this book is long overdue and, if it can be successfully introduced into busy oncology services, will be a quantum improvement in the care out patients receive. (IAHPC Website)

It is all too rare to find sensitivity and knowledge in perfect balance among the medicos; with the joy of discovery, therefore, I read Dr Brennan's book, Cancer in Context, and with genuine enthusiasm I can recommend it to anyone - professional or layperson - caring for or about a cancer patient. (Irma Kurtz, Writer, Journalist and Broadcaster)

Cancer in Context: A Practical Guide to Supportive Care, is a sensible, humane, and sophisticated examination of the challenges facing patients, their families, and those who care for them. The deep understanding conveyed by this book will lead to more compassionate and effective care. (David Spiegel, M.D., Willson Professor in the School of Medicine, Stanford University, USA)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, Usa
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0198515251
• ISBN 13: 9780198515258
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 450
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible