Main description:

Accessible and instructive,Palliative Careguides and inspires health social workers to incorporate palliative care principles into their current clinical practice. Through the lenses of environmental theory and intersectionality, rich case narratives highlight opportunities for social workers to enhance their work, advancing whole-person care in the face of serious illness. Chapters include questions to concretize ideas and demonstrate real-world
application, while case narratives cover a range of settings, diagnoses, and populations. This book is a useful tool for educators, learners, and practicing social workers working with individuals and families navigating complex health care systems.

Contents:

Shirley Otis- Green, Mercedes Bern- Klug, Barbara Jones, and Stacy Remke: Foreword
Terry Altilio, Meagan Lyon Leimena, and Bridget Sumser: Introduction: In Plain Sight
1: Colleen M. Mulkerin: The Convergence of Social Work Practice: Integrating Health Social Work and Specialized Palliative Care
2: Anne Kelemen and Regina Tosca: Structure and Processes of Care
3: Terry Altilio and Meagan Lyon Leimena: Physical Aspects of Care
4: Christopher Onderdonk and Kathryn Thornberry: Psychological Aspects of Care
5: Karra Bikson: Social Aspects of Care
6: Dana Ribeiro Miller, Melissa Stewart, and Bridget Sumser: Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Dimensions of Care
7: Yvette Colon: Cultural Aspects of Care
8: Susan Conceicao and Ginny Swenson: Care of Patients and Families at the End of Life
9: Kathryn M. Smolinski: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Care
10: Terry Altilio, Meagan Lyon Leimena, Bridget Sumser, Allie Shukraft, Martha Schermer, Mercedes Bern- Klug, and Amy L. Lemke: Special Issues in Children and Older Adults
Terry Altilio: Epilogue
Appendix:
Patient Narratives
General Resources
Technical Reports and Issue Briefs
Timeline of Seminal Publications, Decisions, and Events
Training Opportunities
Domestic Resources and Organizations
International Resources and Organizations
Hospice Eligibility and Benefits Information
Multimedia
Additional Reading

Index