Organized within 7 Sections, this new edition covers the gamut of principles of care: from the time of initial diagnosis of a serious illness to the end of a patient's life and beyond.
This is a definitive text on nursing care of the seriously ill and dying. It is a comprehensive work addressing all aspects of palliative care including physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
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This is the most authoritative and comprehensive resource in palliative nursing.
This text is distinctively developed to highlight the nurse's vital role as part of an integrated palliative care team. Various care settings are discussed including the hospital, ICU, home care, and hospice settings.
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... personal loss or who are not acknowledged by others, such as the patient's family or even professional colleagues, as having suffered a loss. For all individuals who have experienced a loss, Worden101 has identified the tasks of grieving ...