End of Life Nursing Care

End of Life Nursing Care
ISBN-10
0763714216
ISBN-13
9780763714215
Category
Medical
Pages
840
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Authors
Gail P. Poirrier, Belinda Poor

Description

This overview takes a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating history, sociology, psychology, pathophysiology, philosophy, and law. It covers theoretical foundations, holistic models, the grief process and responses to loss, ethical and legal considerations, patient centered care, and management of specific terminal illnesses. Learning features include objectives, critical thinking exercises, activities, and case scenarios. Poor is instructor and coordinator in the Continuing Education Nursing Program at the University of Louisiana- Lafayette. Poirrier is acting dean and professor in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions at the University of Louisiana. c. Book News Inc.

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