Psychosocial Interventions in End-of-Life Care - The Hope for a "Good Death" (Hardcover)

The concept of a "good death" has been hotly debated in medical circles for decades. This volume delves into the possibility and desirability of a "good death" by presenting the psychosocial measures of care as a crucial component, such as religion, existentialism, hope and meaning-making. The volume also focuses on oncologic psychiatry and the influence of technology as a means to alleviate pain and suffering, and potentially provide relief to those at the end of life. Such initiatives are aimed at diminishing pain and are socially bolstering and emotionally comforting to ensure a peaceful closure with life as opposed to a battle waged. Utilizing the most recent information from medical journals and books to present the latest on healthcare and dying today, this volume crosses the boundaries of thanatology, psychology, religion, spirituality, medical ethics and public health.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Research in Death Studies
Release date:	December 2015
First published:	2016
Authors:	Peggy Gordon
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	198
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-79759-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Palliative medicine Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Counselling Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > Terminal care nursing Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing
LSN:	1-138-79759-6
Barcode:	9781138797598

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