Confronting Life-Threatening Illness:
Maintaining Control and Establishing Positive Objectives
by John D. Whitacre
Based on his personal experience, Whitacre has writen a timeless
resource. The book has become a valued source of advice, guidance,
focus, and hope for countless persons since it was first published.
Meant for the patient, family members, and other individuals who
care for the patient, this work includes advice on:
- what to expect emotionally;
- how to deal with the medical community;
- how to handle pain;
- legal documents that may be needed and appropriate;
- managing family crisis;
- selecting help; and
- methods to enhance the quality of life for both the patient and
his or her family.
This book also includes flow charts, check lists, and worksheets
to help detail finances as well as key items for the patient to
emphasize, which will enhance quality of life and add joy to the
days that lie ahead. A copy of the Harvard Medical Directive is
also provided.
Among the author's advice is: "Accept the diagnosis, but
defy a bad prognosis." The author defied pancreatic cancer,
and two years later finished this insightful guide, which is based
on his personal experience as well as that of numerous other
seriously ill patients he has helped.
"An invaluable resource of
information."
-- Robert F. Todd, III, M.D., Ph.D.; Professor and Associate
Chairman,
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of
Hematology/Oncology; and
Director, Tumor Immunology Program, University of Michigan Cancer
Center.
Ordering Information
- A Consumers Index Service Publication
- ISBN 0-87650-304-0
- 8 1/2 x 11, 96p, paper, 1992, $12.95
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