ISBN: 9780525533412 - extreme measures: finding a better path to the end of life (26 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. In medical school, no one teaches you how to let a patient die. Currently, the old and the ill are intubated, catheterised, and even shelved away in care facilities to live out their final days alone, confused, and sometimes in pain. In her work, Zitter has learned to understand that what patients fear more than death itself is the prospect of dying alone. Filled with the kinds of rich patient stories that make the most compelling medical narratives, Extreme Measures thoughtfully and compassionately examines an experience that defines being human.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Now in paperback.For readers of Being Mortal and Modern Death, an ICU and Palliative Care specialist offers a framework for a better way to exit life that will change our medical culture at the deepest levelIn medical school, no one teaches you how to let a patient die.Jessica Zitter became a doctor because she wanted to be a hero. She elected to specialize in critical care-to become an ICU physician-and imagined herself swooping in to rescue patients from the brink of death. Butthen duringher first codeshe found herself cracking the ribs of a patient so old and frail it was unimaginable he would ever come back to life. She began to question her choice.Extreme MeasureschartsZitter'sjourney from wanting to be one kind of hero to becoming another-a doctor who prioritizes the patient's values and preferences in an environment where the defaultchoice is the extremeuse of technology. In our current medical culture, the old and the ill are put on what she termsthe End-of-LifeConveyor belt. They are intubated, catheterized, and even shelved away in care facilities tosuffertheir final days alone, confused, and often in pain. In her work Zitter has learned what patients fear more than death itself:the prospect of dying badly. She builds bridges between patients and caregivers, formulates plans to allay patients' pain and anxiety, and enlists the support of loved ones so that life can end well, even beautifully.Filled with rich patient stories that makeacompelling medical narrative,Extreme Measuresenlarges the national conversation as it thoughtfully and compassionately examines an experience that defines being human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -For readers of Being Mortal and Modern Death, an ICU and Palliative Care specialist offers a framework for a better way to exit life that will change our medical culture at the deepest level In medical school, no one teaches you how to let a patient die. Jessica Zitter became a doctor because she wanted to be a hero. She elected to specialize in critical careto become an ICU physicianand imagined herself swooping in to rescue patients from the brink of death. Butthen duringher first codeshe found herself cracking the ribs of a patient so old and frail it was unimaginable he would ever come back to life. She began to question her choice. Extreme MeasureschartsZitter'sjourney from wanting to be one kind of hero to becoming anothera doctor who prioritizes the patient's values and preferences in an environment where the defaultchoice is the extremeuse of technology. In our current medical culture, the old and the ill are put on what she termsthe End-of-LifeConveyor belt. They are intubated, catheterized, and even shelved away in care facilities tosuffertheir final days alone, confused, and often in pain. In her work Zitter has learned what patients fear more than death itself:the prospect of dying badly. She builds bridges between patients and caregivers, formulates plans to allay patients' pain and anxiety, and enlists the support of loved ones so that life can end well, even beautifully. Filled with rich patient stories that makeacompelling medical narrative,Extreme Measuresenlarges the national conversation as it thoughtfully and compassionately examines an experience that defines being human. 352 pp. Englisch.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Now in paperback.For readers of Being Mortal and Modern Death, an ICU and Palliative Care specialist offers a framework for a better way to exit life that will change our medical culture at the deepest levelIn medical school, no one teaches you how to let a patient die.Jessica Zitter became a doctor because she wanted to be a hero. She elected to specialize in critical care-to become an ICU physician-and imagined herself swooping in to rescue patients from the brink of death. Butthen duringher first codeshe found herself cracking the ribs of a patient so old and frail it was unimaginable he would ever come back to life. She began to question her choice.Extreme MeasureschartsZitter'sjourney from wanting to be one kind of hero to becoming another-a doctor who prioritizes the patient's values and preferences in an environment where the defaultchoice is the extremeuse of technology. In our current medical culture, the old and the ill are put on what she termsthe End-of-LifeConveyor belt. They are intubated, catheterized, and even shelved away in care facilities tosuffertheir final days alone, confused, and often in pain. In her work Zitter has learned what patients fear more than death itself:the prospect of dying badly. She builds bridges between patients and caregivers, formulates plans to allay patients' pain and anxiety, and enlists the support of loved ones so that life can end well, even beautifully.Filled with rich patient stories that makeacompelling medical narrative,Extreme Measuresenlarges the national conversation as it thoughtfully and compassionately examines an experience that defines being human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Now in paperback.For readers of Being Mortal and Modern Death, an ICU and Palliative Care specialist offers a framework for a better way to exit life that will change our medical culture at the deepest levelIn medical school, no one teaches you how to let a patient die.Jessica Zitter became a doctor because she wanted to be a hero. She elected to specialize in critical care-to become an ICU physician-and imagined herself swooping in to rescue patients from the brink of death. Butthen duringher first codeshe found herself cracking the ribs of a patient so old and frail it was unimaginable he would ever come back to life. She began to question her choice.Extreme MeasureschartsZitter'sjourney from wanting to be one kind of hero to becoming another-a doctor who prioritizes the patient's values and preferences in an environment where the defaultchoice is the extremeuse of technology. In our current medical culture, the old and the ill are put on what she termsthe End-of-LifeConveyor belt. They are intubated, catheterized, and even shelved away in care facilities tosuffertheir final days alone, confused, and often in pain. In her work Zitter has learned what patients fear more than death itself:the prospect of dying badly. She builds bridges between patients and caregivers, formulates plans to allay patients' pain and anxiety, and enlists the support of loved ones so that life can end well, even beautifully.Filled with rich patient stories that makeacompelling medical narrative,Extreme Measuresenlarges the national conversation as it thoughtfully and compassionately examines an experience that defines being human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Jessica Nutik Zitter, M.D., MPH, is an expert on the medical experience of death and dying. She attended Stanford University and Case Western Reserve Medical School, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women&rsquos Ho.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Extreme Measures | Finding a Better Path to the End of Life | Jessica Nutik Zitter | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2021 | Penguin Publishing Group | EAN 9780525533412 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…