Oxford Textbook of Palliative NursingThis landmark text is the key resource for nurses working in the field of palliative care. Edited by renowned nursing experts, and written by a dynamic team of internationally known authorities in nursing and palliative medicine, the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing covers the gamut of principles of care from the time of initial diagnosis of a terminal disease to the end of a patient's life and beyond. The text is distinctively developed to highlight the nurse's vital role as part of an integrated palliative care team. Various care settings are discussed including the hospital, ICU, home care, and hospice. Chapters focus on the practical aspects of nursing care, including symptom assessment, patient teaching, family support, psychosocial aspects of palliation, and spiritual care. New to the fourth edition are chapters on the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care Guidelines, palliative care of veterans, palliative care in rural settings, disaster situations, palliative care in Eastern Europe, and palliative care in the Philippines. |
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Contents
SECTION II Symptom Assessment and Management | 111 |
SECTION III Psychosocial Support | 473 |
SECTION IV Special Patient Populations | 565 |
SECTION V EndofLife Care Across Settings | 681 |
SECTION VI Pediatric Palliative Care | 835 |
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Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing Betty R. Ferrell,Nessa Coyle,Judith Paice Limited preview - 2014 |
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