This book helps nursing and healthcare students to prepare for the challenges of working with the increasing number of patients requiring palliative care, so th

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What can nurses do to support those receiving palliative care? How do you ensure clear communication and maintain patients’ and families’ preferences? Palli

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This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with