Palliative care nursing Principles and evidence for practice

The second edition of this innovative textbook has been extensively revised and updated to reflect new global developments in palliative care. This textbook reviews current research and examines the evidence base for palliative care policy and practice. Over a third of the chapters are newly commiss...

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Other Authors: Payne, Sheila 1954- (Editor), Seymour, Jane 1958- (Editor), Ingleton, Christine (Editor)
Format: Book
Published: Maidenhead, Berkshire, England McGraw Hill/Open University Press 2008
Edition:Second edition
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Summary:The second edition of this innovative textbook has been extensively revised and updated to reflect new global developments in palliative care. This textbook reviews current research and examines the evidence base for palliative care policy and practice. Over a third of the chapters are newly commissioned from leading international contributors. Palliative Care Nursing is essential reading for post-qualification nursing students and all nurses and health and social care professionals who provide care to people with advanced illness and those who are near the end of life. This broad ranging critical text will be invaluable to students and practitioners working with people and their families near the end of life.
Physical Description:xiv, 717 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0335221815
9780335221813