Textbook of Palliative Nursing by Betty Ferrell Rn Faan
The Textbook of Palliative Nursing is a new resourse for nurses working in the emerging field of palliative care. Incorporating principles of palliative care throughout the course of a chronic progressive incurable disease rather than only at the end of life, the volume's scope is broad. The content, contributed by over eighty national and international nursing experts, and divided into 16 parts and 61 chapters, covers the world of palliative care nursing across all settings. The needs of special populations are addressed, including paediatric patients, the elderly, the cognitively impared, the poor and under-served, homeless, and those with AIDS. Clinical assesment, symptom management, spirituality, the meaning of hope at the end of life, issues of truth telling, ethics and research are just some of the areas that are covered in the text.
The specialty of palliative care nursing is slowly achieving the status and recognition it has so long deserved, and the publication of the Textbook of Palliative Nursing is a landmark along that road.. This is a very impressive book with an absolute wealth of information... Overall, this is a valuable reference and there are many sections that I will go back and read again. This book is a celebration of what nurses can do in palliative care, how much they can contribute to the interdisciplinary team to improve the care and quality of life of our patients. Ferrell and Coyle should be congratulated on their achievement and I would recommend the Textbook of Palliative Nursing as a worthy addition to the library shelf of any palliative care service. IAHPC Website
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195135749 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195135741 |
| Title | Textbook of Palliative Nursing |
| Author | Betty Ferrell Rn Faan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2001-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 876 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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