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Rosser, Megan,

Fundamentals of palliative care for student nurses / Megan Rosser, Director for CPD/Non Professional Undergraduate Programmes, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University and Helen C. Walsh, Senior lecturer, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University. - First edition - x, 286 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The development of palliative care -- Holistic care in palliative care -- Team working -- Legal principles of palliative care -- Ethical principles of palliative care -- Communication in palliative care -- Pain management and nursing care -- Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms -- Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue -- Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms -- Caring for the family -- Palliative care emergencies -- Nursing care at end of life -- Loss grief and bereavement -- Looking after yourself -- Professional support -- Learning from your practice through reflection.

ISBN: 9781118437803

LCCN: 2014004008

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Palliative treatment.
Nursing Care--methods.
Palliative Care--methods.
Terminal Care--methods.

LC Class. No.: R726.8 / .R669 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 616.02/9 / ROS

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WY 152.3