“Anne’s contribution to our understanding of the needs of young
people with cancer has been unparalleled and without her extraordinary
insights our services would be that much poorer.” From the foreword
by Simon Davies , CEO Teenage Cancer Trust This topical and timely
text provides valuable insights into the choices and experiences of
palliative and end of life care for young people with cancer and other
life limiting illnesses. With a focus on palliative care provision
across a range of different clinical settings, this comprehensive new
resource explores care in the home, the hospice and hospital. It looks
at how and where families and young people can access palliative care,
and what support is offered to attain their preferred place of death.
Bereavement support for families is discussed, as well as a discussion
of multidisciplinary work, interagency co-operation and resource
issues. This title is essential reading for community children’s
nurses, specialist palliative care teams, children’s hospices,
school nurses, social workers and student nurses as well as families.
A comprehensive resource on end of palliative are provision for
children and young adults with cancer and other life limiting
illnesses Timely and topical, tying in with the Department of Health
palliative care strategy ‘Better Care: Better Lives’ Written in an
accessible style that does not assume either detailed medical or
theoretical knowledge Explores palliative care provision in a range of
different clinical settings including the home, hospice, and hospital
Provides valuable insights into the experiences of parents, children
and young people
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Home, Hospice, Hospital
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781119968320
Publisert
2018
Utgave
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Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter