After a Life-Threatening Diagnosis...What's Next?: A New Approach to Improve Healing Potential, Communications, and Life Quality

This book provides valuable information on how to relieve stress and anxiety, especially in the context of life-threatening medical diagnoses. It offers a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide that can help reduce fears and improve healing potential. The author, a Registered Nurse with experience in the USA, UK, and Australia, discusses the benefits of expressing fears early on and provides tools and suggestions for preparing wills, advanced directives, and listing assets and wishes. The book encourages readers to live a more content and peaceful life alongside their family, friends, neighbors, and globally, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 20 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a valuable resource for individuals seeking relief from stress and anxiety, particularly in the modern world where the journey from diagnosis to cure or death has been extended due to advancements in medical treatments. Its insights are relevant to healthcare workers and the general public worldwide, as death is a universal experience. The writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy to comprehend and apply the information provided. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to my patients and their families and friends, as it offers valuable guidance and support during challenging times.

Dr. Suzanne Ward, BMED, FRAGP, General Medical Practitioner, Canberra, Australia

This comprehensive manual is an invaluable resource for individuals facing a life-threatening medical diagnosis. Written by a Registered Nurse (ret) with experience in the USA, UK, and Australia, it offers a clear and concise guide to reducing stress and maximizing healing potential. The author emphasizes the importance of expressing fears and concerns early on in the healing process, as it can provide a more positive environment for recovery.

Regardless of the diagnosis, whether it's cancer, a heart attack, a stroke, or Parkinson's disease, individuals, their families, friends, and colleagues will undoubtedly experience worries and fears about the future. By addressing these fears and stressors early on, individuals can create more space for healing and positive outcomes. This manual is particularly valuable for doctors and nurses, as it encourages them to understand the benefits of discussing fears early on and how it can be a positive healing opportunity rather than a negative one.

The book also explores various complementary therapies that can be used in conjunction with traditional medicine to enhance healing opportunities. It emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the end of life, whether it's through the preparation of wills, advanced directives, or listing assets and wishes. By taking these steps, individuals can ease the burden on their loved ones and ensure that their final wishes are respected.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone facing a life-threatening medical diagnosis. Its engaging writing style, comprehensive content, and practical tips make it an invaluable resource for reducing stress, maximizing healing potential, and preparing for the end of life. I highly recommend it to my patients and their families and friends.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367773564