Being present : a nurse's resource for end-of-life communication / Marjorie Schaffer and Linda Norlander.
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| Language: | English |
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Indianapolis, IN :
Sigma Theta Tau International,
[2009], ©2009.
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Nurse's resource for end-of-life care. |
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Contents:
- Being present
- Knowing what to say and when to say it
- Responding to patient and family wishes and hopes
- Understanding the spiritual journey
- Responding to conflict
- Advocating : when nurses need to take action
- Saying goodbye at the end of life
- Responding to cultural needs in end-of-life care
- Advance care planning
- Challenges in end-of-life communication
- Taking care of self.