In a demanding hospital environment, where the technical nature of care blends with the humanity of relationships, this book is an essential guide for nursing assistants specializing in gastroenterology and palliative care. Designed to offer both a solid grounding and practical advice, it plunges the reader into the heart of day-to-day realities in this medical sector. Through practical fact sheets, poignant testimonials and detailed explanations of gastrointestinal pathologies and treatments, this book reveals everything you need to know to provide quality care. Whether you're a student or a healthcare professional, you'll find practical answers to your questions about caring for patients suffering from chronic diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, or managing stomas and enteral nutrition. Each chapter is designed to reinforce technical skills, while emphasizing the importance of caring and respect in the care of patients often weakened by pain and dependency. This book doesn't just theorize: it immerses the reader in the human reality of the gastroenterology department, illustrating how a caregiver can, on a daily basis, make a major difference to a patient's life. Care is considered here in all its dimensions, from technical gestures to attentive listening and moral support for families at times of great vulnerability. Who is this book for? This book is designed for all care assistants, whether in training or already experienced, and for all those who wish to deepen their knowledge in the fields of gastroenterology and palliative care. Professionals will find not only concrete tools to improve their practice, but also a source of inspiration for facing daily challenges with empathy and resilience. Both pragmatic and humane, this book is an invitation to persevere and get involved in this essential specialty, where every care brings comfort and dignity to patients.
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