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Restricted accessOtherFirst published November, 1985pp. 7-7
A heavenly order for hospice volunteers
Barb Heiman
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News Briefs
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Washington Briefs
Review article
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published November, 1985pp. 10-10
Book Review: Hospice Handbook: A Guide for Managers and Planners
Susan Silver
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Sounding Board
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Hospice applications of family systems theory
Paul R. Brenner
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Jeremiah's story: living well with terminal illness
Kathryn Mrgudic
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Challenges in palliative care
Balfour M. Mount
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Reasons for choosing hospice care
Dianne LeloudisLaura Pole
Research article
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published November, 1985pp. 35-40
Helper secrets: invisible stressors in hospice work
Dale G. Larson
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The demanding and emotionally complicated nature of hospice and oncology work can lead to self-doubts and other embarrassing and distressing thoughts and feelings about oneself as a helper. These troubling thoughts and feelingsfornithe core of helper secrets. This article presents an exploratory analysis of helper secrets gathered from 200 hospice workers. Factors contributing to the development, persistence, and stressful nature of helper secrets are discussed. Staff support groups and strengthened social support networks are recommendedas antidotes to these invisible stressors.
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Death and dying
Jimmie O. PriceC. Wayne Higgins
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International and State Events
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Volume 2, Issue 6, November 1985