Overview

Written by experienced authorities from around the world giving a wider international perspective on palliative nursing this substantially expanded new edition has been specifically adapted to reflect working practices within the NHS. All nurses especially those that are new to palliative care and those working in other areas of health where palliative skills are required will find this essential reading.

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Author:   O’Connor Margaret ,  Aranda Sanchia ,  Susie Wilkinson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
Edition:   1st New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 30.50cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781857758399

ISBN 10:   1857758390
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   30 June 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Framing palliative care. Evidence-based practice in palliative care. Communication skills in palliative care. Occupational stress in palliative care. Ethical decision-making. Spiritual care. A framework for symptom assessment. Pain management. Breathlessness. Fatigue. Constipation. Nausea and vomiting. Nutrition and hydration. Malignant wounds. Confusion and terminal restlessness. Psychological and existential distress. Sexuality and body image. Complementary therapies. Working with families. Bereavement. Palliative care in chronic illness. Ageing, dementia and palliative care. Caring for the dying people in critical care. Paediatric palliative care.

Reviews

'Palliative Care Nursing addresses palliative care from a nursing perspective, and will assist nurses in a variety of settings to care for people and their families with confidence and competence. It offers all nurses an evidence-based approach to handling the many difficult scenarios faced by nurses who care for dying people and their families. It is an authoritative text on palliative-care nursing and will provide up-to-date knowledge and ideas for enhancing the care that nurses provide in assisting people achieve a peaceful dignified death.' Susie Wilkinson, in the Foreword

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O’Connor Margaret, Aranda Sanchia

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