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Book Detail
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Hospice and Palliative Care:
Concepts and Practice
Forman, Walter B., Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780867207378 Category: Nursing: Terminal Care Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Affiliation: Delta Hospice; Albuquerque, NM Dimensions: 9.0 x 0.6 x 6.0 in
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Synopsis:
Hospice and Palliative Care: Concepts and Practice offers theoretical perspectives and practical information about this growing field. In the first part the authors present a historical overview of hospice and explain how the interdisciplinary team functions in the hospice setting. In the second part the authors discuss challenges to the team including symptom management, death education, ethical issues, and support groups. The future of hospice is addressed in the final part. The contributors are expert in community medical care, geriatric care, nursing care, pain management, research, counseling, and hospice management.
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