Description
This second edition includes new chapters on prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, self-help and self-management, and living with cancer long-term. It also:
* Addresses significant changes in cancer care, including expansion of nursing roles, the establishment of cancer networks and cancer collaborative projects
* Considers NICE guidance on Supportive and Palliative care
* Incorporates material on prevention and early detection
* Includes evidence tables based on relevant literature
Cancer Nursing: Care in Context is an invaluable resource for all those involved in the provision of cancer care and support to patients and their families.
About the Author
Jessica Corner is Professor in Cancer and Palliative Care at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton.
Chris Bailey is Senior Nursing Fellow,Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care Studies, Institute of Cancer Research, Royal Marsden Hospital.
Reviews
"The purpose is to provide a resource for what constitutes best practice in each area of cancer treatment. The book is successful in this goal." (Doody's Reviews, May 2009)
Book Information
ISBN 9781405122535
Author Jessica Corner
Format Paperback
Page Count 736
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1579g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 191mm * 36mm