About this Book

Examines factors influencing clients and families dealing with chronic illness, including sociological, psychological, ethical, organizational, and financial aspects. Looks at the client and family, and the impact of the health professional and the system, with updated content and a new chapter on advocacy in this edition. Contains chapter summaries, study questions, and case studies, plus a list of related organizations. For upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in nursing, social work, and rehabilitation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR