Key Concepts in Palliative Care

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Synopsis

Do you need a succinct introduction to the key theories and principles of palliative care and their application to practice?

Key Concepts in Palliative Care provides just this in a compact, fifty-concept guide to the field. Taking account of the government's "End of Life Care Strategy", contributors set out the key issues affecting practice across a range of health and social care contexts.

The book covers topics ranging from dying and death to symptom management and spiritual care, backed up with practical examples. Each entry comprises:

o a snapshot definition of the topic
o key points
o a discussion of the main debates
o links to practice through thought-provoking case histories, and
o suggestions for further reading.

Key Concepts in Palliative Care is an ideal text and handy source of reference for health and social care professionals who are developing their knowledge and skills in palliative care.

Book details

Author:
Moyra Baldwin, Jan Woodhouse
ISBN:
9781446248003
Related ISBNs:
9781446243534, 9781848608719, 9781848608726
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-07-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2011
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction