End of life in care homes : a palliative approach / edited by Jeanne Sampson Katz, Sheila Peace.

Other author Katz, Jeanne.
Other author Peace, Sheila M.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford, U.K. ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Descriptionvii, 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction / Jeanne Katz and Sheila Peace -- The development of residential and nursing home care in the United Kingdom / Sheila Peace -- Who dies in care homes for older people? / Moyra Sidell and Carol Komaromy -- Managing dying residents / Jeanne Katz -- Dealing with death / Jeanne Katz -- The needs of relatives and other residents when a death occurs / Carol Komaromy -- The role of external health workers / Jeanne Katz -- The training needs of carers / Moyra Sidell.
Contents Practical applications of the principles and practices of palliative care to the residential sector / Jeanne Katz -- Dying in long-term care facilities in the United States / Miriam S. Moss, Sidney Z. Moss, and Stephen R. Connor -- Issues for palliative care in nursing and residential homes / David Field and Katherine Froggatt -- End of life in care homes / Sheila Peace and Jeanne Katz.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003545388
ISBN0198510713 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WB 310 E562 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold