Table of Contents

What is palliative care?
The patient journey
Role of the nurse
Communication in palliative care
Holistic assessment
Symptom management in palliative and end of life care
Pain management
Nausea and vomiting
Breathlessness
Constipation
Fatigue
Care at end of life
Symptoms at end of life
A good death
Care in the last few weeks and days
Supporting family and carers
Looking after self

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A pocket sized guide to giving the best palliative care.

About the Author

Heather Campbell is a Registered Nurse (adult) community nurse. She has taught in Health Care education (pre- and post-reg nursing and other disciplines) since 1983. She has spent the last 12 years or so in cancer and palliative care education. Heather has an undergraduate Degree (BA Hons) in Psychology and an MSc Psychology & Health. Heather is interested in all aspects of palliative and end of life care but particularly psychosocial issues.