Communication in palliative care : clear practical advice, based on a series of real case studies /: clear practical advice, based on a series of real case studies. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Janet Dunphy ; foreword by Mary Kiely.
• Other Names: Dunphy, Janet
• Contents: Introduction: a note from the author -- Relationships -- Being a professional -- Assessment skills -- Diagnosis -- Treatment -- The impact of serious illness -- Confirmation of a poor prognosis -- Key ethical issues in communication -- The specifics of advance care planning -- Breaking bad news within palliative care -- The dying phase -- Frequently asked questions -- Looking after you -- Conclusion.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource (160 pages)
• Subjects: 616.02/9; Palliative treatment -- Case studies; Communication in medicine -- Case studies; Communication; Palliative Care -- methods; Professional-Family Relations; Professional-Patient Relations
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780429533280; 0429533284
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