The Cultures of Caregiving (Hardback Book)

Name: The Cultures of Caregiving (Hardback Book)
Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press

Johns Hopkins University Press

As the population ages and the health care system focuses on cost-containment, family caregivers have become the frontline providers of most long-term and chronic care. Patient care at home falls mainly on untrained and unprepared family members, who struggle to adjust to the new roles, responsibilities, and expenses. Because the culture of family caregivers-their values, priorities, and relationships to the patient-often differs markedly from that of professionals, the result can be conflict and misunderstanding. In The Cultures of Caregiving, Carol Levine and Thomas Murray bring together accomplished physicians, nurses, social workers, and policy experts to examine the differences and conflicts (and sometimes common ground) between family caregivers and health care professionals-and to\n\nThe Cultures of Caregiving\nConflict and Common Ground among Families, Health Professionals, and Policy Makers\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK de;