Caring for the Dying [Paperback]

Barbato (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

"Caring for the Dying" explores the extraordinary experience of caring for a loved one who is dying, looking at the practicalities of everyday and long-term care. Using true, poignant stories gleaned from his many years of experience in the medical profession, Michael Barbato broadens the reader's understanding of death and what it means to the many patients, family and friends he has cared for in his professional and personal life. The author approaches this confronting, sensitive subject with a unique, thoughtful understanding of the carer and of the cared for in this enlightening, insightful book.

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About the Author

Michael Barbato has been in medical practice for 35 years. He has held the positions of Medical Director at the Sacred Heart Hospice, Darlinghurst, NSW and the Palliative Care Unit at St Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, NSW. His most recent appointment was Director of Palliative Care for the ACT, Canberra. He currently works as a consultant in Palliative Medicine in Sydney and with his wife conducts workshops on Death and Dying.

Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Europe (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0074712144
• ISBN-13: 978-0074712146
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,096,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best care for someone who is dying, April 5, 2006

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Janet W. Lancaster "Jan Lancaster" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caring for the Dying (Paperback)

This is a terrific book for anyone involved in caring for someone with a life-threatening illness, whether as a family member, friend or professional. Barbato looks at the practical side of such care and offers education and suggestions. I would recommend it to all.