Mastering Communication with Seriously Ill Patients

Back, Anthony

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISBN:	0-521-70618-1 (0521706181)
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-70618-6 (9780521706186)
New Edition:	1-108-92585-5
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	03/09
Weight:	0.62 Lbs.
Pages:	170
Carton Quantity:	32
Subject Class:	M-A (Medical Administration and Health Policy)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	4
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Physician-Patient Relations; Attitude to Death
NLM Class:	W 62
LC Class:	R118
Abstract:	Physicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses face daunting communication challenges. Patients and family members can react to difficult news with sadness, distress, anger, or denial. This book defines the specific communication tasks involved in talking with patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Topics include delivering bad news, transition to palliative care, discussing goals of advance-care planning and do-not-resuscitate orders, existential and spiritual issues, family conferences, medical futility, and other conflicts at the end of life. Drs. Anthony Back, Robert Arnold, and James Tulsky bring together empirical research as well as their own experience to provide a roadmap through difficult conversations about life-threatening issues. The book offers both a theoretical framework and practical conversational tools that the practicing physician and clinician can use to improve communication skills, increase satisfaction, and protect themselves from burnout.

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