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Book Detail
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Hospice And Palliative Care:
CONCEPTS & PRACTICES
SHEEHAN, DENICE C., ED.
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Category: Nursing: Terminal Care Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers Affiliation: URSULINE COLLEGE; PEPPER PIKE, OH Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.6 x 6.2 in
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Synopsis:
Hospice and Palliative Care, Concepts and Practice offers theoretical perspectives and practical information about this growing field. In th e first part the authors present a historical overview of hospice and explain how the interdisciplinary team functions in the hospice settin g. In the second part the authors discuss challenges to the team inclu ding symptom management, death education, ethical issues, and support groups. The future of hospice is addressed in the final part. The cont ributors are expert in community medical care, geriatric care, nursing care, pain management, research, counseling, and hospice management.
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