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When Treatment Fails: How Medicine Cares For Dying Children
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Medical Care Of The Terminally Ill Is One Of The Most Emotionally Fraught And Controversial Issues Before The Public Today. As Medicine Advances And Technologies Develop, Endoflife Care Becomes More Individualized And Uncertain, Guided Less By Science And More By Values And Beliefs. The Crux Of The Controversy Is When To Withhold Or Withdraw Curative Treatmentswhen Is Enough, Enough?Political Debates Rage About When Treatment Is No Longer Effective; Difficult Cases Are Contested In Courts; And The Media Devour The Most Sensational Aspects Of Endoflife Care. In All This Excitement And Controversy, What Is Sadly Overlooked Is The Extreme Pressure That Care Of The Terminally Ill Puts On Medical Staff As They Deal With Patients And Their Families And Make Lifeordeath Decisions. That Pressurethe Psychological Strain And Continuing Uncertaintiesis Magnified When The Patients Are Children.David Bearison Looks At This Controversial Issue From The Perspective Of The Medical Staff Caring For Dying Children. Not Just Doctors, But Nurses And Counselors As Well. By Capturing Their Storiesas No Other Book Has, Bearison Is Able To Move Beyond Broad, Abstract Ideas About Endoflife Care To Convey The Situated Contexts Of Such Care, Including The Complications, Disagreements, Frustrations, Confusions, And Unexpected Setbacks.In Addition To A Discussion Of Questions Surrounding Whether To Withhold Or Withdraw Curative Treatments, When Treatment Fails Explores The Crucial Concerns Of Those Medical Practitioners Who Care For Dying Children: Education And Training, Relation With One Another, Communicating With Patients And Families, And Finally, Coping And Moving On. Ultimately, The Threads Connecting These Themes Are The Great Costs And Rewards Of This Difficult Work, And The Lessons That Can Be Drawn From The Nittygritty Experiences Of Medical Practitioners Who Struggle To Find The Balance Between Trying To Defeat Death And Trying To Provide Comfort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'When Treatment Fails'? A: 'When Treatment Fails' explores the complexities and emotional challenges of medical care for dying children, emphasizing the experiences of healthcare professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of 'When Treatment Fails'? A: The book is authored by David J. Bearison, who provides insights from the perspective of medical staff caring for terminally ill children.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book discusses end-of-life care, the decision-making process regarding curative treatments, and the psychological strain on medical staff.
- Q: How many pages does 'When Treatment Fails' have? A: 'When Treatment Fails' consists of 289 pages, providing an in-depth examination of its subject.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'When Treatment Fails' is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term reading.
- Q: When was 'When Treatment Fails' published? A: 'When Treatment Fails' was published on February 9, 2006.
- Q: Is 'When Treatment Fails' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition of 'When Treatment Fails' is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'When Treatment Fails' falls under the category of Mental Health, focusing on the psychological and ethical aspects of care for dying children.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'When Treatment Fails' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are the key concerns addressed in the book? A: The book addresses key concerns such as communication between medical staff, education and training, and coping mechanisms for those involved in end-of-life care.