{"product_id":"9781421445984","title":"Living Well with a Serious Illness","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical guide for understanding how palliative care can improve quality of life for patients and their caregivers.    Robin Bennett Kanarek was a registered nurse working with patients suffering from chronic medical conditions when her ten-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia. As her son endured grueling treatments, Robin realized how often medical professionals overlook critical psychological, emotional, and spiritual support for people with life-threatening illnesses. Living Well with a Serious Illness is the culmination of decades of Robin's work to advance the field of palliative care.    Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, Kanarek argues for a more expanded definition that incorporates palliative care earlier in patients' journeys. Living Well with a Serious Illness helps patients and their caregivers understand    * what palliative care entails  * how to access the support they need when going through a serious illness  * what questions to ask medical professionals   * how to navigate advanced care planning  * definitions of common terminology used with end-of-life planning  * the importance of spiritual care, coping strategies, and emotional support  * how to become an advocate for palliative care    This book illuminates the importance of seeing patients as individuals who can benefit from care for their body, mind, and spirit-the core tenet of palliative care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185315152146,"sku":"9781421445984","price":41.59,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3093\/4173\/files\/9781421445984.jpg?v=1774735027","url":"https:\/\/bargainbooks.com.au\/products\/9781421445984","provider":"Bargain Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}