Fundamentals of palliative care for student nurses

Rosser, Megan

Fundamentals of palliative care for student nurses - West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014

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

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.

1118437802 9781118437803


Palliative Care
Palliative Care Nursing
Nursing
Students, Nursing
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