A Shot in the Arm and A Strong Spirit: How Health Care Givers Help Patients Persevere...No Matter What! / A Lifelong Patient Opens Her Heart and Journal

"From eloquent and moving, to funny and practical, Kris Harty's quick easy read is infused with inspiration as well as sage actionable strategies for providing even better care for our patients, ourselves and our teams." LeAnn Thieman, Nurse, Author, Speaker Hall of Fame, author Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul ------------------------------------------- "Kris Harty has the delightful ability to pull you into her world--make you laugh, bring a tear to your eye--and then deftly show you how her experience applies to your life's work. A real shot in the arm to combat fatigue and restore your connection with why you got into this work in the first place." Karyn Buxman, RN, MS, CSP, CPAE Publisher, Journal of Nursing Jocularity President, Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor ---------------------------------------- A unique combination of memoir and application, this book chronicles a lifelong patient's 40 year journey through the healthcare system, in a journal format. Inspiring, touching, and educational, the author's story calls out the many healthcare professionals who made a positive difference in her life and how they did it, and a few whose poor care can be a learning experience for others. Each short two-page chapter: * highlights a unique experience with a different healthcare professional and the impact they made. *provides a corresponding summary takeaway * provides a thought-provoking question for self-reflection or discussion * suggests actionable change when needed or, more commonly, the ability to recognize outstanding care when received The book is designed to be read either alone or in a staff meeting or group discussion or book club. Non-healthcare providers are as inspired by this quick, easy read as are healthcare professionals. If you need a lift, this is your book. We all make a difference in others' lives. Who has been your difference-maker? Who would say the same of you?