Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest

Name: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781774582961
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7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis

By Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

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Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest by Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow is a practical guide that focuses on navigating the healthcare system during serious illness. The authors, experts in palliative care, provide insights and strategies to help patients and their families make informed decisions about treatment and care. Emphasising empowerment and preparedness, the book aims to balance hope with real-life planning to ensure the best possible journey through challenging times.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this enlightening read if you're looking for guidance on how to navigate serious illness with a proactive approach. This book combines practical advice with compassionate insights, helping you make informed decisions about healthcare planning and emotional well-being. It's particularly suitable for those interested in empowering patient care and improving quality of life during challenging times.

The essential patient guide to empower you and your family at every stage of your illness journey. The essential guide for every patient and family.

The essential patient guide to empower you and your family at every stage of your illness journey.

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The essential guide for every patient and family The doctor's office called. It's not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you experience your illness can. In Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, Dr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker have combined their decades of palliative care research and experience in caring for seriously ill patients. They have harnessed the advice of thousands of patients to create a roadmap that every patient and family will benefit from. In it, they share the 7 keys to unlock a better illness experience and reveal stories, tips and exercises to improve your journey right from diagnosis. These two compassionate experts empower you with practical tools to take charge of your life-changing diagnosis and navigate the health care system with confidence, knowledge, and calm. This book is about hope in the face of uncertainty. It's about how to live well, be fully informed, and be activated. How to feel more like a person, not a patient. But most of all, how to be hopeful and prepared at every step along the way.

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Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest by Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow is praised for providing practical and compassionate guidance for patients and families dealing with serious illness. Reviewers highlight its engaging style, actionable advice, and its role in empowering reader agency within the healthcare system. They commend the book as an essential resource for navigating the complexities of palliative care, describing it as transformative and hope-filled.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781774582961

Publisher: Page Two Books, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Page Two Books, Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 334g

Pages: 206

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Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Hsien Seow Non-Fiction Sammy Winemaker Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Samantha Winemaker, MD, is a palliative care physician who cares for patients with serious illness and their families in the home. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and palliative care education for health care professionals. Hsien Seow, PhD, is the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology, McMaster University. He publishes health care research focused on improving the patient and family experience for those facing serious illness. He is the co-author of The Tao of Innovation: 9 Questions Every Innovator Must Answer.