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Preparing carers to look after palliative care patients at home

Literature review of issues which are of importance to informal carers of people with terminal illness. The advantages and disadvantages of caring for a dying relative and carers' need for information and support are discussed. 4 case studies and a list of useful resources for carers are included and recommendations are made for nursing care. 

Additional Titles
End of Life Care
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Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
ISBN/ISSN
1754-1069, 1754-1069
Resource Database
British nursing index bni - exported on 8/7/2016
Publication Year
2008
Issue Number
3
Volume Number
2
Start Page
14-24
Language
English