San Antonio College Library

"The author is a registered nurse. Her book tells the dramatic, poignant, real-life stories of both patients and caregivers caught in the mysterious cycle of wellness and sickness."--Jacket.

Two-time cancer survivor Rosanne Kalick helps readers communicate caringly with the cancer patient. Many have had the gut-wrenching experience of having a friend or loved one reveal they have cancer, yet few can figure out how to react. Using real stories, Kalick conveys how much most people really want to say and do the right thing - and how they often fail. Even those in the medical profession who work with cancer are guilty of etiquette don'ts....

This book includes stories of patients and their families, with details of personal events, comedies and tragedies, and uses the skills of listening and interpreting to make sense of the stories.

"Applied Psychology in Health Care Care applies the basics of psychology to provide caregivers with an understanding of the mental health of patients and themselves, the text prepares health care workers to effectively communicate and provide superior patient care. Application sections present listening and communication skills for each area of specialization to improve healthcare at all levels. Application sections present listening and communication...

The author draws on her experiences as both a nurse and a patient with breast cancer to share positive insight. Jacobs was trained as a clinician to heal. In her role as patient, the healing process became personal. In describing her personal experiences-- diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and recovery-- she provides a practical, supportive resource for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer.

Hit hard by the AIDS epidemic in the United States and in much of Europe, the gay and lesbian community has been forced to examine existing notions of what it means to belong to a community based on sexual orientation. The editors of this second volume in the annual series on Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian and Gay Issues have collected a perceptive array of chapters that explore sexual behavior, personal identity, and community memberships...