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Psychosocial issues in palliative care : a community based approach for life limiting illness /

This new edition examines the current provision of psychosocial support, taking into account the community approaches of psychosocial care, the role of volunteers in supporting psychosocial needs, and the needs of the frail elderly. It is essential reading for the fields of medicine, nursing, social...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lloyd-Williams, Mari (Editor), Kaasa, Stein (writer of foreword.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Palliative treatment > Psychological aspects.
Palliative treatment > Social aspects.
Soins palliatifs > Aspect psychologique.
Soins palliatifs > Aspect social.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Palliative treatment > Psychological aspects
Palliative treatment > Social aspects
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This new edition examines the current provision of psychosocial support, taking into account the community approaches of psychosocial care, the role of volunteers in supporting psychosocial needs, and the needs of the frail elderly. It is essential reading for the fields of medicine, nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and primary care.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780192529428
0192529420
9780191844249
0191844241