Care of the dying and deceased patient: a practical guide for nurses

This is a practical, accessible guide for nurses on the management and care of the dying 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 and Dead 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, patients property, wills etc.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-8339-0
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 264
• Fecha Publicación: 13/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés