International Perspectives on Public Health and Palliative Care

International Perspectives on Public Health and Palliative Care
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9781136631993
ISBN-13 : 1136631992
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Download or read book International Perspectives on Public Health and Palliative Care written by Libby Sallnow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public health approaches to palliative care have been growing in policy importance and practice acceptance. This innovative volume explores the major concepts, practice examples, and practice guidelines for this new approach. The goal of ‘comprehensive care’ – seamless support for patients as they transition between home based care and inpatient services – relies on the principles of health promotion and community development both to ensure services are available and importantly appropriate for patients’ needs. In developing contexts, where hospitals and hospices may be inaccessible, a public health approach provides not only continuity of care but greater access to good end of life care. This book provides both a historical and conceptual overview whilst offering practical case examples from affluent and developing contexts, in a range of clinical settings. Finally, it draws together research-based guidelines for future practice. Essential reading for public health researchers and practitioners with an interest in end of life care and global health as well as those involved in developing palliative care provision, International Perspectives on Public Health and Palliative Care is the first volume to present an overview of theory and practice in this emerging field.


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