Caring for the Dying at Home: Companions on the Journey - Softcover

Thomas, Keri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185775946X ISBN 13: 9781857759464

Publisher: CRC Press, 2003

Synopsis

OFFICIAL TEXTBOOK OF THE GOLD STANDARDS FRAMEWORK There is one thing we know we all have in common; that one day we will die. For most of us given a choice we would prefer to remain at home. This comprehensive resource book supports and enables all primary care professionals to make improvements in the care provided for their patients. It is a tool to facilitate better co-ordination communication and delivery of primary palliative care and a key text for the Macmillan Gold Standards Framework programme. It aims to strengthen the role confidence systems and skills of primary health care teams for the delivery of palliative care and patient support. This book is essential reading for general practitioners; practice district and Macmillan nurses; social workers and all others involved in terminal care in the community. 'To achieve excellence in this area requires us to focus on a systematic approach to care. The Gold Standards Framework described here is an excellent template for systematic and yet holistic care a gold standard indeed for all aspects of our care. This book of course offers far more in exploring wider aspects of palliative care including the spiritual and it leaves me far better informed and enlightened. I am certain you will feel the same.' David Colin-Thome in the Foreword 'This book not only describes matters needed but has many examples and stories to inspire along the way.' Jane Maher in the Foreword Additional material can be accessed via the website click here

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'This book effectively bridges the gap between dietitian doctor nurse and pharmacist and there is much in it to educate even the more experienced practitioner. I recommend the book highly and feel confident that well-thumbed and battered copies will soon be found on wards everywhere.' Alastair Forbes Chairman of the British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 'This book will help non-specialists to make appropriate choices regarding nutritional care for their patients. It should prove to be a valuable resource for all professions in many areas of practice.' Lynne Colagiovanni Chairman National Nurses Nutrition Group 'This is a much needed comprehensive clinical nutrition guide for busy healthcare professionals. It covers all aspects of nutritional care in a logical and systematic way and will aid clinicians in making reasoned judgements on the nutritional care that their patients require.' Vera Todorovic The Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group of the British Dietetic Association 'This handbook will be an invaluable resource as it provides a concise practical guide covering all aspects of clinical nutrition both for adults and paediatric patients.' Rebecca White and Vicky Bradnam British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group

Synopsis:

There is one thing we know that we all have in common; that one day we will die. For most of us, given a choice, we would prefer to remain at home. Aiming to strengthen the role, confidence, systems and skills of primary health care teams (PHCTs) for the delivery of palliative care and patient support, this is a comprehensive resource book to support and enable primary care professionals to make improvements in the care provided for their patients. Complementing the concise overview of "Primary Palliative Care", this book provides a practical structure for improved services and is also a practical handbook for the Macmillan Gold Standards Framework. As well as Macmillan nurses, it should also be of interest to practice and district nurses, social workers and all others involved in terminal care in the community.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 185775946X
• ISBN 13: 9781857759464
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 318