Care of the Dying and Deceased Patient : A Practical Guide for NursesISBN: 978-1-4051-8339-0
Paperback
264 pages
December 2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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This is a practical, accessible guide for nurses on the management
and care of the dying and deceased patient. It outlines the
practicalities and legal issues associated with death, the
principles of caring for a patient who is dying, and the principles
of dealing with death, both expected and unexpected.
Care of the Dying & Deceased Patient explores all the practical issues surrounding death, including symptom control, resuscitation, organ donation, how to break bad news, the last offices, cultural issues, post mortems and documentation issues. It also explores both the legal and ethical issues involved- including withholding/withdrawing treatment, assisted euthanasia, patient’s property, wills etc.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- A practical guide to the management of the dying and deceased patient
- Of use to all nurses and nursing students
- Accessible and user-friendly
- Written by an expert in the field