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When Family Caregivers Do Medical Work: The Culture and Politics of Health Care

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By Emily K. Abel

When Family Caregivers Do Medical Work is a groundbreaking book that explores the hidden world of family caregivers who provide medical care to their loved ones. Drawing on in-depth interviews with caregivers, as well as ethnographic observation in hospitals and homes, Abel shows how caregivers learn to perform complex medical tasks, manage their loved ones' medications, and navigate the complex health care system. She also examines the emotional and social challenges that caregivers face, including the strain on their relationships, the financial burden of caregiving, and the social stigma that can be associated with it.

Taking Care of Our Own: When Family Caregivers Do Medical Work (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)

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Abel argues that family caregivers are essential to the functioning of the health care system, yet their work is often invisible and undervalued. She calls for a new understanding of caregiving, one that recognizes the value of caregivers' work and provides them with the support they need.

Praise for When Family Caregivers Do Medical Work

"A must-read for anyone who has ever cared for a sick or disabled family member." —The New York Times

"A groundbreaking book that sheds light on the hidden world of family caregivers." —The Washington Post

"Essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving." —The Boston Globe

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About the Author

Emily K. Abel is a sociologist and the author of several books on health care and social inequality. She is a professor of sociology at the University of California, San Francisco.

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