Challenges and Choices for Patient, Carer and Professional at the End of Life: Living with Uncertainty

ISBN-13: 9780367544461 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 180 str.

Catherine Proot; Michael Yorke

Opis

Living with Uncertainty gives a broad perspective on the complexities and challenges of the practice of end of life care, as well as the perceived benefits and limitations of medical intervention.

Spis treści

Introduction; Part I: The dying person and their loved ones; Chapter 1: Attitudes to death and dying; Chapter 2: The end of life – people’s experiences; Part II: Medicine and care at the end of Life; Chapter 3: Medical intervention, a life saver or a life changer?; Chapter 4: Euthanasia and assisted dying; Chapter 5: Person-centred care; 6: Conclusion; 7: Post-script: Lessons from Covid-19; Glossary