The Patient's Voice : Experiences of Illness

Do you need to add caring to your course? Do your students need to become more aware of the process patients and families go through as they adapt to an illness or death?

Sixteen contemporary autobiographical case studies written by children and adults who have experienced psychiatric and physical illnesses are contained in this extraordinary text. Each case study begins with a brief description of the patient's clinical situation. Chapters are followed by points for discussion and study questions to further direct the exploration of the accounts and enhance students' critical thinking skills.