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Peer reviewedGlajchen, Myra; And Others – Health & Social Work, 1995
Discusses the prevalence of cancer-related pain and identifies the barriers that undermine effective pain relief. Develops a model for social work intervention in terms of communication, assessment, problem solving, and psychological support for the patient. Emphasizes skills such as communication, assessment, problem solving, and psychological…
Descriptors: Cancer, Health Services, Higher Education, Medical Services
Peer reviewedKastenbaum, Robert – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1993
Presents interview with Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of international hospice care movement. Saunders describes her background and experiences that led her to form the hospice movement and discusses the need for pain control for terminally ill patients. Saunders also notes her opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. (NB)
Descriptors: Cancer, Death, Helping Relationship, Hospices (Terminal Care)
