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Taking care of yourself: Caregiver, spokesperson, advocate: Helping understand the ICU, section 6 - 04/2009

Taking care of yourself: Caregiver, spokesperson, advocate: Helping understand the ICU, section 6
Abstract

This document is section 6 of the manual Helping You Understand the ICU. It explains why self-care is important for the caregiver, spokesperson, and advocate for someone in the ICU. Tips and ideas for self-care are included.

Author
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/5E, 5SE
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
04/2009
General Subject
About UWMC
Hospital Stay
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Advocacy
Caregivers
Family Participation in Care
Family Support
Patient Care
Self-care
Languages
English
Record ID
3586