Developments in palliative nursing in and out of the hospital setting.
This article compares and contrasts the developments that have occurred in palliative nursing in the community (including the hospice movement) with those in acute hospitals. Symptom control, communication and family care are highlighted. The problems associated with caring for dying patients are considered and suggestions made for improving the present system.
Irvine
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D003142:Communication; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D013727:Terminal Care; D014342:Truth Disclosure