Key Concepts in Palliative Care (Key Concepts (Sage))

Do you need a succinct introduction to the key theories and principles of palliative care and their application to practice?

Key Concepts in Palliative Care provides just this in a compact, fifty-concept guide to the field. Taking account of the government′s "End of Life Care Strategy", contributors set out the key issues affecting practice across a range of health and social care contexts.

The book covers topics ranging from dying and death to symptom management and spiritual care, backed up with practical examples. Each entry comprises:

o a snapshot definition of the topic

o key points

o a discussion of the main debates

o links to practice through thought-provoking case histories, and

o suggestions for further reading.

Key Concepts in Palliative Care is an ideal text and handy source of reference for health and social care professionals who are developing their knowledge and skills in palliative care.

Moyra A. Baldwin is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of the Post Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Commissioning at the University of Chester.

Jan Woodhouse is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Chester.

The Health and Social Care team at the University of Chester have also produced the following bestselling titles: Study Skills for Nurses, Key Concepts in Nursing, Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities and Key Concepts in Healthcare Education.