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Nursing in Hospice and Terminal Care: Research and Practice

Nursing in Hospice and Terminal Care: Research and Practice

by Petrosino, Barbara
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A unique volume reflecting the state of the art in hospice nursing, Nursing in Hospice and Terminal Care addresses the special concerns of nurses--the primary professional caregivers in a hospice--in caring for terminally ill patients and in comforting their families. Experts highlight the major components of hospice nursing and address the enormous need for research that will help hospice nurses improve the quality of nursing care they are able to provide. Each valuable chapter is presented from a scientific base and offers practical applicability to nursing in various health care settings.

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Pub dateJan 1, 1986
ISBN-100866565671
ISBN-139780866565677
LanguageEnglish
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