Hospice and Palliative Care:
Concepts and Practice Forman, Walter B., Ed. |
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ISBN 13: 9780763715663 Previous ISBN (13): 9780867207378 ISBN 10: 0763715662 Category: Nursing: Terminal Care Edition: 2 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Copyright: 2003 Format: Paperback LC Call Number: R726.8.H653 2003 Doody Star Rating: Status: Out of Print Affiliation: Delta Hospice; Albuquerque, NM Audience: Undergraduate Dimensions: 9.0 x 0.6 x 6.0 in Pages: 288 Weight: 0.9 Retail Price: 110.95 Quantity On Hand: 0 |
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Synopsis: Hospice and Palliative Care: Concepts and Practice offers theoretical perspectives and practical information about this growing field. In the first part the authors present a historical overview of hospice and explain how the interdisciplinary team functions in the hospice setting. In the second part the authors discuss challenges to the team including symptom management, death education, ethical issues, and support groups. The future of hospice is addressed in the final part. The contributors are expert in community medical care, geriatric care, nursing care, pain management, research, counseling, and hospice management. |
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