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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

Care of the Dying and Deceased Patient: A Practical Guide for Nurses

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 13/11/2009
    ISBN13: 9781405183390, 978-1405183390
    ISBN10: 140518339X

    Number of Pages: 264

    Non Fiction , Education

    Description

    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

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