The Hospice Way of DeathThe work of hospices in caring for the dying, their administration, staffing, and funding are discussed with special attention paid to three terminal care programs in the U.S. and England. |
Contents
WHAT IS A HOSPICE? | 11 |
THE QUALITY OF DYING IN AMERICA | 37 |
COMPONENTS OF HOSPICE CARE | 60 |
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