Palliative Care and Nursing

The field of healthcare concerned with the care of people to help them recover, achieve and maintain optimal health and quality of life is called nursing. A nurse is skilled in assisting patients in performing activities of daily living. The sub-field of nursing dealing with the care of people suffering from life-limiting illnesses is known as palliative care. It is considered effective in providing comfort as it aids in reducing the pain and stress for the patient and the family. The goal of such care is to treat pain and other distressing symptoms, provide relief from suffering and a support system to assist the patient in living as actively as possible. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to palliative care. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of palliative nursing. For all those who are interested in this field, this book can prove to be an essential guide.