Most people with far-advanced illness wish to be cared for at home for as long as possible. The challenge of providing good palliative care at home is therefore of major importance for family doctors, nurses and all those committed to maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the dying person. As modern specialist palliative care has raised both standards of care and also public expectations of family doctors and community nurses, this book helps to place specialist care in context. As palliative care is a major responsibility for teams providing palliative care at home, this book...
Most people with far-advanced illness wish to be cared for at home for as long as possible. The challenge of providing good palliative care at home is...
This book provides comprehensive, practical guidelines on the responsibilities of those who lead, coordinate, and manage volunteers in small hospices, large specialist palliative care units, and in general hospitals with palliative care teams. Volunteers are key workers who often perform difficult and important work. This updated second edition covers volunteer selection, training, supervision and support, and legal and ethical considerations. Information is presented in an easily accessible way, using key points, summary panels and checklists.
This book provides comprehensive, practical guidelines on the responsibilities of those who lead, coordinate, and manage volunteers in small hospices,...
