Palliative Care A Guide for Health Social Workers

Accessible and instructive,ÂPalliative CareÂguides 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.

Forwards
Merce Bern-Klug
Shirley Otis-Green
Stacy Remke and Barbara Jones

Acknowledgments

Dedication

Introduction: In Plain Sight
Terry Altilio, Meagan Leimena, and Bridget Sumser

Chapter 1: The Convergence of Social Work Practice: Integrating Health Social Work and Specialist Palliative Care
Colleen Mulkerin

Chapter 2: Structure and Process of Care
Anne Keleman and Regina Tosca

Chapter 3: Physical Aspects of Care
Terry Altilio and Meagan Leimena

Chapter 4: Psychological Aspects of Care
Christopher Onderdunk and Katherine Thornberry

Chapter 5: Social Aspects of Care
Karra Bikson

Chapter 6: Spiritual Aspects of Care
Dana Ribiero-Miller, Melissa Stewart, and Bridget Sumser

Chapter 7: Cultural Aspects of Care
Yvette Colon

Chapter 8: Care of Patients and Families at the End of Life
Susan Conceicao and Ginny Swenson

Chapter 9: Ethical and Legal Aspect of Care
Kathy Smolinksi

Chapter 10: Special Issues in Children and Older Adults
Introduction: Terry Altilio, Meagan Leimena, and Bridget Sumser
Children: Allie Shukraft and Martha Shermer
Older Adults: Merce Bern-Klug and Amy Lemke

Epilogue: "I Don't Know How I Got Here"
Terry Altilio

Appendix:
A. Narrative Summaries
B. General Resources