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OverviewThe second edition of this highly successful text has been greatly expanded and updated and is now available in two companion volumes. Stepping into Palliative Care 1 focuses on the frameworks for delivering palliative care and the role and relationships within them. It also comprehensively covers stress communication and ethical issues. This practical guide with numerous examples illustrations and thorough references includes boxes tables figures self-assessment questions points for reflection and case studies to aid comprehension. The clear layout and straightforward approach is ideal for all those working in community care including nurses nursing students doctors and social workers and those already involved to some extent in palliative care. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Reilly , Bangaru RajuPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9781857757934ISBN 10: 1857757939 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 30 May 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsLearning to learn in palliative care * What is palliative care? * The cancer journey * The experience of illness * The psychological impact of serious illness * Hope and coping strategies * The therapeutic relationship * Gold standards framework: a programme for community palliative care * Integrated care pathways * Understanding the needs of the palliative care team * The value of teamwork * Stress issues in palliative care * Communication: the essence of good practice, management and leadership * Ethical dilemmas * Transcultural and ethnic issues at the end of life * Sexuality in palliative careReviewsAuthor InformationMacmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |