End of Life Care: A Guide for Therapists, Artists and Arts Therapists
Nigel Hartley
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Description for End of Life Care: A Guide for Therapists, Artists and Arts Therapists
Paperback. This comprehensive guide for practitioners working in end of life care covers everything from the different roles in the multi-disciplinary care team, the stages that a patient at the end of their life experiences and the professional help needed at each stage and gives a complete grounding of the current climate and philosophy in end of life care. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black and white diagrams. BIC Classification: MMC; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
The many unfounded myths and fears that surround working with people at the end of their lives are dispelled in this thoughtful book, and the authors provide both practical and emotional support for those involved in caring for dying patients. The book covers everything from the philosophy behind the practice to the diverse roles in the multi-disciplinary team, as well as current challenges and opportunities facing end of life care, with an emphasis on how therapy and arts therapies can be integrated effectively. It also looks at palliative care models that address all aspects of a ... Read more
The many unfounded myths and fears that surround working with people at the end of their lives are dispelled in this thoughtful book, and the authors provide both practical and emotional support for those involved in caring for dying patients. The book covers everything from the philosophy behind the practice to the diverse roles in the multi-disciplinary team, as well as current challenges and opportunities facing end of life care, with an emphasis on how therapy and arts therapies can be integrated effectively. It also looks at palliative care models that address all aspects of a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
390g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849051330
SKU
V9781849051330
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Nigel Hartley
Nigel Hartley is Chief Executive Officer at Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight. He was previously Director of Supportive Care at St. Christopher's Hospice, London and has worked in end of life care for over twenty years. He is an experienced manager, counsellor, musician, teacher and music therapist. Nigel has chaired both the Association of Professional Music Therapists ... Read more
Reviews for End of Life Care: A Guide for Therapists, Artists and Arts Therapists
This book would serve as a useful introduction to anyone working in end-of-life care or considering it. The first section of the book deals with history, policy and current challenges... The second part is a series of chapters that discuss most aspects of end-of-life care in a variety of settings... This is an insightful review of what working ... Read more