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Case Studies in Palliative and End-Of-Life Care - (Case Studies in Nursing) by Margaret L Campbell (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for patients and their families.
- About the Author: Margaret L. Campbell, PhD, RN, FPCN is Associate Professor - Research in the Office for Health Research at the College of Nursing at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
- 328 Pages
- Medical, Emergency Medicine
- Series Name: Case Studies in Nursing
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Book Synopsis
Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for patients and their families.The book is organized into three sections covering subjects related to communication, symptom management, and family care. Each case is presented in a consistent, logical format for ease of use, highlighting key evidence-based concepts including the case history, care setting, diagnosis and prognosis, assessment, treatment considerations, and family support.
A key reference, Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource for clinicians who provide palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and those at the end of life along with their families.From the Back Cover
Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for patients and their families.
The book is organized into three sections covering subjects related to communication, symptom management, and family care. Each case is presented in a consistent, logical format for ease of use, highlighting key evidence-based concepts including the case history, care setting, diagnosis and prognosis, assessment, treatment considerations, and family support.
A key reference, Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource for clinicians who provide palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and those at the end of life along with their families.
Key Features:
- Includes more than 35 cases covering a range of palliative and end-of-life care subjects
- Emphasizes care of the family as well as the patient
- Easy to follow, structured format for each case
- Written by experts in the field
About the Author
Margaret L. Campbell, PhD, RN, FPCN is Associate Professor - Research in the Office for Health Research at the College of Nursing at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.