Psychosocial Palliative Care: Good Practice in the Care of the Dying and Bereaved
- ISBN-10
- 0748732950
- ISBN-13
- 9780748732951
- Category
- Attitude to Death
- Pages
- 172
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Nelson Thornes
- Author
- Frances Sheldon
Description
Based firmly on practical experience to provide students with a realistic ouotlook. Reflects the growing body of research in the field, stressing its significance in today's practice. Emphasises the importance of the cultural and social context in which death and bereavement take place.
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