Friday 17 November 2017

Palliative care for people with advanced major neuro-cognitive disorders

International Journal of Palliative Nursing; Oct 2017; vol. 23 (no. 10); p. 502-510
Crowther, Jacqueline; Costello, John

In this article, the authors discuss the major neuro-cognitive disorders.  Palliative and end-of-life care, including legal and ethical issues, common symptoms and nursing problems, are addressed.  The needs of family and lay caregivers, who form an important part of the overall experience of major neuro-cognitive disorders, are also highlighted. 

Available in print in Arthur Rank Hospice Library, Cambridge