Fundamentals of palliative care for student nurses

By:

Rosser, Megan

Contributor(s):

Walsh, Helen

Publication details: West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014ISBN:

1118437802
9781118437803

Subject(s):

Contents:

The development of palliative care; Holistic care in palliative care; Team working; Legal principles in palliative care; Ethical principles in palliative care; Communication in palliative care; Pain management and nursing care; Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms; Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue; Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms; Caring for the family; Palliative care emergencies; Nursing care at the end of life; Loss grief and bereavement; Looking after yourself; Professional support; Learning from your practice through reflection

Summary: A thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Barcode
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves		Available	0000007229
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves	WB310 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	0000007228
Book	Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves	WY 152 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	T09686
Book 14-day loan	Whittington Health Library Shelves	WB 310 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00002585

A thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.

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