Palliative Care in Nursing and Healthcare / Edition 1

by Michelle Brown

Overview

Up to date with current policy, this text takes a strong case study approach to help students to tackle anxiety about this difficult aspect of their job. Case studies are followed by reflective questions, to develop reflection and critical thinking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446295694
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/05/2016
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Michelle Brown is Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby.

Table of Contents

Palliative Care Past, Present and Future - Michelle Brown
Care and Compassion in Palliative Care - Michelle Brown
Holistic Assessment - Michelle Brown and Kersten Hardy
Care Planning and Changing Care Needs - Kersten Hardy and Michelle Brown
Supporting Carers and Families - Michelle Brown
Interprofessional Working in Palliative Care - Michelle Brown
Communication in Palliative Care - Michelle Brown
Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas - Michelle Brown
End of Life Care - Michelle Brown
Death and Dying - Michelle Brown
Support for the Practitioner - Martin Brock and Michelle Brown

Editorial Reviews

This book aims to present the essence of palliative care for undergraduate students in nursing and allied health; my opinion was that it would not do any harm to make medical students read it as well. It covers care and compassion, the holistic approach, care planning, carers’ needs, the interprofessional team, communication, ethical issues, end of life care, death and dying and, finally, self-care. There are numerous illustrative case scenarios and lists of reflection points. Good stuff.

Roger Woodruff

Reading ‘Palliative Care in Nursing and Healthcare’ has been a great pleasure. The content is extremely relevant to today’s practice along with being beautifully presented. The book is full of case studies and reflection points which deepens understanding on the subject. I would highly recommend that all healthcare professionals read this excellent and informative book.

Helen Kearney

This book provides an excellent introduction to the principles and practices of palliative care in health care. The case studies and opportunities for reflection allow the practitioner to develop an understanding of how palliative care principles can be applied in practice settings for a variety of life limiting conditions.

Dr Susan Ashton