The Safari Concept: An African Framework for End-of-Life Care Kindle Edition
The Safari Concept: An African Framework for End-of-Life Care Kindle Edition
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There is a Rwandan saying, When you are well, you belong to yourself. But when you are sick, you belong to your family.Understanding the suffering of seriously ill patients is crucial for providing compassionate and practical support to those individuals and their loved ones, which may include immediate family members and whole communities.Through personal stories, research-based insights, and practical guidance, this book helps readers develop the skills and resources necessary to provide holistic and empathetic support to those facing the end of life.The Safari Concept is a groundbreaking approach to palliative care that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. By
recognizing the importance of family and community in African cultures, the concept invites them to participate with medical caregivers in decision-making and care, as they have for millennia. Using animal archetypes as metaphors, the concept provides a powerful framework for characterizing patterns of a family's suffering and identifying the healthcare team's most effective responses for addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.This approach has been proven to be accessible, compassionate, and effective in supporting the shared journey of the patient, family, and healthcare team. The Safari Concept is a testament to the power of cultural sensitivity and creative thinking in developing truly patient-centered care models.