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Symptom control needs of patients dying of disease other than cancer : an exploration of the issues for patients and staff in a general hospital

Howard, D.M.

Symptom control needs of patients dying of disease other than cancer : an exploration of the issues for patients and staff in a general hospital - Thesis (MSc)-University of London, 1995

Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Literature review ; Methods ; Findings ; Discussion ; Conclusion

This study arose from the researcher's idea that some patients dying of non-malignant disease experienced distressing symptoms that were not recognized, addressed seriously or adequately relieved. A review of the literature on symptom distress, particularly in relation to the dying, the elderly and non-malignant disease follows.


Theses, Nursing
Terminal Care
Aged
Palliative Care
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