Key Concepts in Palliative Care (Sage Key Concepts)

Baldwin, Moyra

ISBN 10: 1848608721 / ISBN 13: 9781848608726

Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2010

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR004902837

Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Von der hinteren Coverseite: This handy reference book covers all aspects of palliative care in a concise and easy to read format.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Key Concepts in Palliative Care (Sage Key ...
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good