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Originally published in 2001, the Textbook of Palliative Nursing has become the standard text for the field of hospice and palliative care nursing. In this new edition, the authors and editors have updated each chapter to ensure that the content is evidence-based and current references are included. They also have retained the important focus on case studies throughout the text and practical, clinically-relevant tables, figures, and other resources. Like the previous edition, this text has an introductory section of the general principles of palliative care followed by a comprehensive section on symptom assessment and management encompassing twenty-one different symptoms. Other key sections include psychosocial support and spiritual care, providing holistic perspective on care of patients facing advanced disease. The text also includes an innovative section on special populations addressing those most in need of palliative care. The textbook is a useful resource for all nurses with the excellent section on end-of-life care across settings. In this new edition, the pediatric palliative care section has been greatly expanded and includes seven separate chapters on pediatric care. It includes a section on "special issues" addressing topics such as ethical considerations, nursing research, and public policy perspectives and concludes with a section presenting models of excellence including six international models. This edition also offers a narrative on dying based on a spouse's perspective. The text includes an appendix with an extensive list of resources for nurses in the field.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 3 reviews)

More than I expected ! by ~Lece (Southeast USA)

5 Stars
September 29, 2009
This book was in abolutely perfect condition. I am definitely happy with my purchase and it arrived very quickly. Another plus. Thanks so much for you great service. Lisa

Textbook of Palliative Nursing by gjl,bsn (Orlando, FL)

5 Stars
May 17, 2009
Very well written, organized and very long. You become aware of a dearth of research in this field, especially in pediatrics. I truly had no idea of how important this field is and will be with the growth of our aging population. I hope the committee reviewing the future of health care in this country will read it and see the rewards, compassionate and realistic, in maintaining the quality of life for the chronically as well as the terminally ill. But, be careful, if you drop this book on your foot, you will break it (your foot, not the book).

Textbook of Palliative Nursing by S. M. Bardy (Adelaide South australia)

5 Stars
May 07, 2007
A valuable contribution to the speciality of palliative care. I can safely say that this volume is the most comprehensive collection of palliative nursing issues the likes I have not found anywhere else.

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