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End-of-Life Care and Addiction, 9780826121417
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With a growing population comes an increased need to recognize the medical and psychological needs of older adults and their families, particularly towards the end of life. This guide describes the challenges such persons and families present to those providing end of life care.

End-of-Life Care and Addiction

a family systems approach

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    296 pages

  • Release Date

    22 November 2009

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Summary

Named a 2013 Doody’s Core Title!

Bushfield and DeFord offer us an excellent, informed and sensitive work that speaks both of the erosion of family systems due to addiction and the complications that arise when these victimized families face end-of-life care.”

–Illness, Crisis and Loss

With a growing elderly population comes an increased need to recognize the medical and psychological needs of older adults suffering from addiction, particularly towards the end …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780826121417
ISBN-10:0826121411
Series:Springer
Author:Brad DeFord, Suzanne Bushfield
Publisher:Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:Springer Publishing Co Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:296
Release Date:22 November 2009
Weight:401g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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About The Author

Brad DeFord

Dr. Suzanne Bushfield is Clinical Associate Professor and BSW Director of the Department of Social Work at Arizona State University.Brad DeFord, PhD, M Div, writes about aging, addiction, spiritual development, and end-of-life care. Through his private practice, Thresholds, he is a certified transitions consultant and life coach.

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