Fundamentals Of Palliative Care For Student Nurses

By (author) Rosser Megan; By (author) Walsh Helen
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Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying.
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Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.

KEY FEATURES:

• A full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentials of palliative, or end of life care
• A topical and timely subject area, explored clearly and concisely
• Full of interactive pedagogy and features, including quizzes, multiple choice questions, vignettes/case studies and activities
• Features a companion website with links to further reading, additional activities and resources, and self-testing interactive multiple choice questions

Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses  focuses on this area with expert knowledge and compassion, preparing students in order to help them provide the best possible care for their patients and their families.

Table of contents:

About the series xi

The Authors xii

Acknowledgements xiii

Preface xiv

About the companion website xv

Section I The principles of palliative care 1

Chapter 1 The development of palliative care 3

Introduction 3

What is palliative care? 4

Where is palliative care provided? 8

Widening access 9

Influential documents and strategies 11

Conclusion 14

Chapter 2 Holistic care in palliative care 16

Introduction 16

Total pain 17

Holism 17

Holistic care 18

Spirituality 21

Quality of life 26

Conclusion 27

Chapter 3 Team working 31

Introduction 31

What is a team? 32

Why is interprofessional team work important in palliative care? 33

What makes a team work well? 41

What stops a team from working well? 44

Conclusion 46

Chapter 4 Legal principles in palliative care 48

Introduction 48

Identification of legal issues surrounding the provision of palliative care 49

Consent 50

Best interests 55

Withholding and withdrawing treatment 56

Do not resuscitate orders (DNR) 57

Euthanasia and assisted suicide 57

Verification of death 60

Conclusion 61

Chapter 5 Ethical principles in palliative care 63

Introduction 63

The meaning of ethics 64

Ethical theories 70

Euthanasia 75

Conclusion 76

Section II The practice of palliative care 79

Chapter 6 Communication in palliative care 81

Introduction 81

The importance of communication in palliative care 83

Communication theory 84

The importance of self-awareness in good communication 86

Key communication skills 87

Enablers of and barriers to good communication 91

Influencing factors 92

Communicating with groups who have particular needs 94

Conclusion 95

Chapter 7 Pain management and nursing care 98

Introduction 98

Pain 99

Pain assessment 101

Principles of pain management 106

Non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief 110

Conclusion 111

Chapter 8 Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms 116

Introduction 116

Nausea and vo