End of life in care homes
Subtitle: a palliative approach
By: edited by Jeanne Samson Katz, Sheila Peace.
Contributors: Katz, Jeanne.; Peace, Sheila M.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
Subjects: Terminal care; Palliative treatment; Nursing home care
Description: "End of Life in Care Homes describes what happens in nursing and residential care homes when a resident is dying, how carers cope, and the practical, health and emotional challenges that carers face on top of their day-to-day work. Based on detailed research from both the UK and US, the book shows how the situation can be improved. Care home staff of all levels as well as palliative care practitioners, general practitioners, Macmillan nurses and other health care professionals who come into contact with dying residents will find this book of great value. Geriatricians, policy makers and administrators of residential care and nursing homes should also find it a useful resource."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.