The Palliative Care Chronicles
Dr. Gerald Harriman
What do pain, turkey, funny days, custard pie, and song writing all have in common with palliative
. . . care? Read The Palliative Care Chronicles to find out. The answer just might surprise you.
This is the companion book to Hope in Hospice in the Embrace the Time series by Dr. Gerald Harriman. With patient stories featuring Pearl, Dale, and Dr. Lea, the pages that follow illustrate the essence of palliative care, a supportive care option to help those suffering through advanced serious illnesses.
Not all palliative care leads to hospice care. Find out the key differences between palliative care and hospice. Learn how symptoms are managed by a palliative care team. And discover essential details regarding advance directives and how to make sure your healthcare goals are known, valued, and followed—especially if you are unable to make those decisions.
PALLIATIVE CARE . . .
» works with patients experiencing serious illness
» is aimed at symptom relief for the whole person
» helps patients plan and then follow their healthcare
»goals, seizing their desired quality of life.
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