A Public Health Strategy for Living, Aging and Dying in Solidarity: Designing Elder-Centered and Palliative Systems of Care, Environments, Services and Supports (Best Practices for Public Health)

A Public Health Strategy for Living, Aging and Dying in Solidarity: Designing Elder-Centered and Palliative Systems of Care, Environments, Services and Supports (Best Practices for Public Health)

by Barney Newman (Author), Mary Beth Morrissey (Author), Melissa Lang (Author)

Synopsis

With more people living longer lives, there is increased importance in the health care industry on improving services for the elderly. This comprehensive book gives an expert overview of the topics and challenges, along with imperative ethical and legal frameworks. The book also details existing programs and benefits in relation to a realistic portrayal of population needs. Other important issues are covered such as long-term palliative care and hospice, other vulnerable populations, elder abuse, public-private collaboration, evidence-based policy-making, and much more.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 248
Edition: 1
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 03 Jul 2018

ISBN 10: 1498761348
ISBN 13: 9781498761345

Author Bio
Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey is a Fellow of Fordham University's Global Healthcare Innovation Management Center and a health care attorney and aging and health researcher. Melissa Lang is the Chief Executive Officer at Gilda's Club Westchester. Barney Newman is Medical Director Emeritus for the WESTMED Medical Group, where he also served as the Chief Medical Officer.