Key concepts in palliative care

Do you need a succinct introduction to the key theories and principles of palliative care and their application to practice?|Key Concepts in Palliative Care provides just this in a compact, fifty-concept guide to the field. Taking account of the government's "End of Life Care Strategy", contributors set out the key issues affecting practice across a range of health and social care contexts.|The book covers topics ranging from dying and death to symptom management and spiritual care, backed up with practical examples. Each entry comprises:|o a snapshot definition of the topic|o key points|o a discussion of the main debates|o links to practice through thought-provoking case histories, and|o suggestions for further reading.|Key Concepts in Palliative Care is an ideal text and handy source of reference for health and social care professionals who are developing their knowledge and skills in palliative care.