Textbook of Palliative Nursing [Hardcover]

Betty Rolling Ferrell (Editor), Nessa Coyle (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195135741 | ISBN-13: 978-0195135749 | Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | Edition: 1st

The Textbook of Palliative Nursing is an international resource for nurses in the emerging field of palliative care. Throughout the text, the editors focus on the priniples of palliative care throughout the course of a chronic progressive incurable disease rather than only at the end of life. The scope is broad and the content, contributed by over 80 national and international nurse experts, covers the world of palliative care nursing across many different settings. Included are long term care, home care, hospice, acute care settings, intensive care units and out patient/ office settings. The needs of special populations are addressed, including, pediatrics, the elderly, the cognitively impaired, the poor and under-served, the homeless, and those with AIDS. Assessment, symptom management, spirituality, the meaning of hope at end-of-life, special issues for nurses who provide end-of-life care, issues of truth telling, and ethical issues are all addressed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an outstanding achievement! This book is the first comprehensive treatise on the art and science of palliative care nursing"--Journal of Pain and Symptom Management2002

"...a landmark achievement in the field...Ferrell and Coyle are to be congradulated for providing the field with a book that is comprehensive, easy to read, and clinically useful."--Journal of Pain and Symptom Management2002

"...the editing is so well done that the chapter-to-chapter segues are seamless."--Respiratory Care May 2002

"Overall this is an excellent, well-written book that is packed with extremely helpful information...an excellent resource for the experienced palliative care nurse."--Respiratory Care, May 2002

"A very impressive book with an absolute wealth of information. This book is a celebration of what nurses can do in palliative care, how much they can contribute to the interdisciplinary team to improve the care and quality of life of our patients. Ferrell and Coyle should be congratulated on their achievement and I would recommend the Textbook of Palliative

About the Author

Betty Rolling Ferrell, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing Education and Research, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA. Nessa Coyle, Director, Supportive Care Program Pain and Palliative Care Service, Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 880 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1st edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195135741
• ISBN-13: 978-0195135749
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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