Palliative Care

Bridget Sumser, MSW, Clinical Social Worker, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center Meagan Leimena, MSW, MPH, Palliative Care Social Work Consultant Terry Altilio, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, Social Work Coordinator, Division of Palliative Care, Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Shirley Otis- Green, Mercedes Bern- Klug, Barbara Jones, and Stacy Remke: Foreword
Terry Altilio, Meagan Lyon Leimena, and Bridget Sumser: Introduction: In Plain Sight
1: Colleen M. Mulkerin: The Convergence of Social Work Practice: Integrating Health Social Work and Specialized Palliative Care
2: Anne Kelemen and Regina Tosca: Structure and Processes of Care
3: Terry Altilio and Meagan Lyon Leimena: Physical Aspects of Care
4: Christopher Onderdonk and Kathryn Thornberry: Psychological Aspects of Care
5: Karra Bikson: Social Aspects of Care
6: Dana Ribeiro Miller, Melissa Stewart, and Bridget Sumser: Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Dimensions of Care
7: Yvette Colón: Cultural Aspects of Care
8: Susan Conceicao and Ginny Swenson: Care of Patients and Families at the End of Life
9: Kathryn M. Smolinski: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Care
10: Terry Altilio, Meagan Lyon Leimena, Bridget Sumser, Allie Shukraft, Martha Schermer, Mercedes Bern- Klug, and Amy L. Lemke: Special Issues in Children and Older Adults
Terry Altilio: Epilogue
Appendix:
Patient Narratives
General Resources
Technical Reports and Issue Briefs
Timeline of Seminal Publications, Decisions, and Events
Training Opportunities
Domestic Resources and Organizations
International Resources and Organizations
Hospice Eligibility and Benefits Information
Multimedia
Additional Reading


Index