Browse by category
A Better Death: Conversations About the Art of Living and Dying Well by Ranjana Srivastava
Category: Health | Series: Australian Psychology
A powerful, timely exploration of the art of living and dying on our own terms by one of Australia's most respected voices Of all the experiences we share, two universal events bookend our lives: we were all born and we will all die. We don't have a choice in how we enter the world but we can have a say ...Show more
Dying for a Chat: Penguin Special by Ranjana Srivastava
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Penguin Specials
We put much store in freedom of choice, but when it comes to our own medical diagnosis and treatment, are we equipped to make the best decisions? And are healthcare professionals properly prepared to guide us? Alarmingly, oncologist and award-winning writer Ranjana Srivastava says they're not, and peopl ...Show more
So It's Cancer: Now What? by Ranjana Srivastava; Ian Olver (Foreword by)
Category: Parenting
'You have cancer.' These three small words have the power to dramatically change your existence. They can set in motion events that leave you - the patient - feeling out of control of your own body and circumstances. And while there are still many mysteries about cancer, it's important to understand t ...Show more
Tell Me the Truth: Conversation with My Patients About Life and Death by Ranjana Srivastava
Category: Non-Fiction
"Cancer patients put up with the most and complain the least, endowed with an uncommon wisdom that is a privilege to observe. It is not simply that they see the big picture; if you spend long enough with them, they help you see it too." What really happens when someone hears the words, "You have cancer? ...Show more
Tell Me the Truth: Conversations with my patients about life and death by Ranjana Srivastava
Category: Health
'Cancer patients put up with the most and complain the least, endowed with an uncommon wisdom that is a privilege to observe. It is not simply that they see the big picture; if you spend long enough with them, they help you see it too.' What really happens when someone hears the words 'You have cancer'? ...Show more
What It Takes to Be a Doctor: An Insider's Guide by Ranjana Srivastava
Category: Health
An essential guide for anyone contemplating a career as a doctor, by one of Australia's finest practitioners - and writers 2018 finalist book for The Australian Career Book Award - supported by the Royal Society of Arts in Australia and New Zealand What is the life of a doctor really like? Is there an ...Show more
0 - 5 of 6