Palliative care 2: exploring the skills that nurses need to deliver high-quality care

Author:
BECKER Robert
Journal article citation:
Nursing Times, 14.4.09, 2009, pp.18-20.
Publisher:
Nursing Times

This article explores the evidence base to support the diverse range of knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to provide nursing care for people at the end of life. These include the competences in communication, teamwork, psychosocial skills, physical care skills, life closure and interpersonal skills.

Subject terms:
nursing, palliative care;
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0954-7762

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