A framework for providing evidence-based palliative care.
The development of a new inpatient hospice unit provided a valuable opportunity to consider ways in which nursing care is defined and documented. Three values which the authors felt should underpin nursing practice in the service were identified. This article outlines these values and describes the documentation framework that was adopted.
Shaw
Susan
S
St Richard's Hospice, Worcester. headofeducation@strichards.org.uk
Meek
Fraser
F
Bucknall
Rachel
R
D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D009737:Nursing Records; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D006113:United Kingdom