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Care of the Long Stay Elderly Patient
Michael J. Denham
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Description for Care of the Long Stay Elderly Patient
paperback. A collection of papers reflecting the changes being brought about to improve the quality of life of long-stay elderly patients. The contributors make clear the important factor of the attitude of caring staff towards their clients. Num Pages: 332 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Since the first edition of this book was published there have been considerable changes in continuing care. NHS nursing homes have been created, enthusiasts have developed new initiatives, and attempts have been made to improve attitudes. The recent White Paper on Community Care is likely to accelerate the transfer of large numbers of elderly patients from long-stay hospital beds to private-sector accommodation: a move often accompanied by much anxiety about standards of care. Although Health Authorities visit private nursing homes and apply the National Association of Health Authorities' standards to them, anxieties continue. Unfortunately for the patients who remain in ... Read more
Since the first edition of this book was published there have been considerable changes in continuing care. NHS nursing homes have been created, enthusiasts have developed new initiatives, and attempts have been made to improve attitudes. The recent White Paper on Community Care is likely to accelerate the transfer of large numbers of elderly patients from long-stay hospital beds to private-sector accommodation: a move often accompanied by much anxiety about standards of care. Although Health Authorities visit private nursing homes and apply the National Association of Health Authorities' standards to them, anxieties continue. Unfortunately for the patients who remain in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Nelson Thornes Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412347702
SKU
V9780412347702
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Ref
99-15
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