Chapter 2. Definitions and Aims of Palliative Care
- Elaine Stevens programme leader Chair1,
- Susan Jackson lecturer programme leader Chair Nurse Specialist2,
- Stuart Milligan PhD nurse Lecturer3
Published Online: 14 DEC 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444322705.ch2
Copyright © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Palliative Nursing: Across the Spectrum of Care
Additional Information
How to Cite
Stevens, E. (2009) Definitions and Aims of Palliative Care, in Palliative Nursing: Across the Spectrum of Care (eds E. Stevens, S. Jackson and S. Milligan), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444322705.ch2
Editor Information
- 1
The Ayrshire Hospice and The University of The West of Scotland, UK
- 2
School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery of the University of West of Scotland, UK
- 3
University of the West of Scotland, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 14 DEC 2009
- Published Print: 27 APR 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405169974
Online ISBN: 9781444322705
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- The aims of palliative care;
- Provides relief from pain and other distressing symptoms;
- Affirms life and regards dying as a normal process;
- Intends neither to hasten nor postpone death;
- Integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care;
- Offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death;
- Offers a support system to help the family cope during the patient's illness and in their own bereavement;
- Uses a team approach to address the needs of patients and their families, including bereavement counselling, if indicated;
- Will enhance quality of life, and may also positively influence the course of illness
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Learning outcomes
Definitions and terminology
The aims of palliative care
References