Beach2015
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| BibType | INCOLLECTION |
| Key | Beach2015 |
| Author(s) | Wayne A. Beach, Kyle Gutzmer, David M. Dozier |
| Title | Family conversations about in-home and hospice care |
| Editor(s) | Elaine Wittenberg, Betty Ferrel, Joy Goldsmith, Thomas Smith, Myra Glajchen, George Handzo, Sandra L. Ragan |
| Tag(s) | EMCA, Medical, Palliative care, Cancer, Telephone |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| City | New York |
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| Pages | 161–172 |
| URL | Link |
| DOI | 10.1093/med/9780190201708.003.0020 |
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| Book title | Textbook of Palliative Care Communication |
| Chapter | 20 |
Abstract
This chapter first provides: a natural history of recorded and transcribed phone conversations between family members. Analysis focuses on how family members share perspectives on a mother’s dire health condition, challenges associated with caring for a dying loved one at home, and the significant contributions of a hospice nurse. Second, it describes how these family phone conversations have been adapted into a professional theatrical production, When Cancer Calls . . . . Third, drawn from a sampling of post-viewing talkback and focus group sessions, readers are provided with a glimpse of audience members’ reactions. These comments highlight the power of integrating the social sciences with the arts and offer testimony to why all persons dealing with health and illness (personally and professionally) can benefit from viewing and talking about this production. The chapter concludes with implications for integrating these resources into palliative care research, education, and training.
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