Clair Sadler (Editor)
A Practical Guide To End Of Life Care
- ISBN 13:
- 9780335263561
- author:
- Clair Sadler (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Practical Guide to End of Life Care by Clair Sadler is an accessible guide for those working in health or social care and caring for people at the end of their lives. Written by experts with extensive experience, this book offers real-life examples, reflection exercises, and case studies to support the delivery of quality care. The book focuses on treating people who are dying with dignity using a person-centred approach, recognising physical and non-physical symptoms, and addressing emotional and physical needs. It also emphasises the importance of self-care for caregivers, providing advice on how best to manage this aspect of their role. With its balanced blend of factual information and personal insights, this book is suitable for those working in various settings, including hospitals, care homes, hospices, and community settings.