Care of the Dying: A Pathway to Excellence

by Susie Wilkinson and John Ellershaw

Even for the most experienced healthcare professional, managing the last few days of life can be difficult. This unique book provides guidelines for the care of the dying based on the Liverpool Integrated Care Pathway for the Dying Patient (LCP). Developed at a hospice, the information can be disseminated and adapted to fit different settings such as hospitals and nursing homes.

The LCP is a multiprofessional document that incorporates evidence-based...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199550832
• ISBN13: 9780199550838
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"