What prevents hospital discharge of terminally ill patients

Rook, V

What prevents hospital discharge of terminally ill patients - Thesis (BSc Hons)-Manchester University, 1999

Abstract ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Methodology ; Society's perception of death and it's influences on place of death ; Health care professionals attitudes and behaviour towards dying patients ; How informal care is supported in the community ; Discussion and implications for nursing practice ; Conclusion ; References ; Appendices

This literature review examines the factors that prevent hospital discharge of terminally ill patients. It reveals a number of contributing factors which have the potential to prevent hospital discharge of terminally ill patients.


Theses, Nursing
Patient Discharge
Terminal Care
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