Teamwork in Palliative Care: Fulfilling Or Frustrating?Peter W. Speck Teamwork is a complex but essential component of palliative care. The needs of people suffering from a life-threatening illness are diverse, and it is rare for one professional alone to provide adequate care; the skills of others are needed to ensure a holistic approach. This book explores the different aspects of team working in palliative care. |
Contents
1 Introduction | 1 |
2 Team or groupspot the difference | 7 |
3 The effect of the setting on the work of the team | 25 |
4 User involvementthe patient and carer as team members? | 41 |
5 Leaders and followers | 65 |
6 Sitting close to death | 83 |
7 Maintaining a healthy team | 95 |
how why and where? | 117 |
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