Dying, Death, and Bereavement in Social Work Practice: Decision Cases for Advanced Practice

by Terry A. Wolfer, Vicki M. Runnion, Vicki Runnion, et al.

Book Overview

Practitioners who work with clients at the end of their lives face difficult decisions concerning the client's self-determination, the kind of death he or she will have, and the prolongation of life. They must also remain sensitive to the beliefs and needs of family members and the legal, ethical, and spiritual ramifications of the client's death. Featuring twenty-three decision cases based on interviews with professional social workers, this unique...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231141750
• ISBN13: 9780231141758
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher