Family Carers in Palliative Care: A Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals

Family Carers in Palliative Care: A Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals
ISBN-10
0199216908
ISBN-13
9780199216901
Category
Medical
Pages
309
Language
English
Published
2009-01-01
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Authors
Peter Hudson, Sheila Payne

Description

Family carers often play a major role in the care of their dying relative and are prone to negative physical, social, financial and psychological outcomes. The philosophy and practice of palliative care includes not just the patient as the 'unit of care', but also the family. Consequently health and social care professionals are required to support the patient's family during their relative's illness and also during bereavement, but can find this type of supportchallenging. This book aims to provide a practical guide to family carer assessment and support and also explores key sociological, policy and research issues. The book has an international and multidisciplinary focus.

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