Hospice And Palliative Care:
CONCEPTS & PRACTICES SHEEHAN, DENICE C., ED. |
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ISBN 13: 9780867207378 ISBN 10: 086720737X Category: Nursing: Terminal Care Edition: 1 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers Copyright: 1996 Format: Paperback LC Call Number: R726.8.H653 1996 NLM: [DNLM: 1.HOSPICE CAREWB 310 H828 1996] Status: Out of Print Affiliation: URSULINE COLLEGE; PEPPER PIKE, OH Audience: Professional Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.6 x 6.2 in Pages: 201 Weight: 0.8 Retail Price: 47.95 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 th e first part the authors present a historical overview of hospice and explain how the interdisciplinary team functions in the hospice settin g. In the second part the authors discuss challenges to the team inclu ding symptom management, death education, ethical issues, and support groups. The future of hospice is addressed in the final part. The cont ributors are expert in community medical care, geriatric care, nursing care, pain management, research, counseling, and hospice management. |
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