Life Before Death

First published in 1973, this study describes the last 12 months in the lives of 785 adults. Based mainly on the reports of close relatives, it is concerned with the needs of the dying and the care they receive. This includes the more emotional aspects such as 'awareness' of dying and the effects of the death on relatives.

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Ann Cartwright, Lisbeth Hockey and John L. Anderson

Summary

First published in 1973, this study describes the last 12 months in the lives of 785 adults. Based mainly on the reports of close relatives, it is concerned with the needs of the dying and the care they receive. This includes the more emotional aspects such as ‘awareness’ of dying and the effects of the death on relatives.

Product details

• Authors: Lisbeth Hockey, John L. Anderson, Ann Cartwright, Ann Hockey Cartwright, Anderson John L., Hockey Lisbeth
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 10.05.2024
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9781032719771
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3271977-1
• Pages: 308
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aging
• Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, MEDICAL / Public Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, Nursing, MEDICAL / Nursing / General, Personal & public health, Psychotherapy, End-of-Life Care, Social issues & processes, Social and ethical issues, Palliative Medicine, Sociology: death and dying, Personal and public health / health education, Sociology: Death & Dying, MEDICAL / Pain Management, bereavement research, terminal illness support, healthcare provision elderly, palliative services, dying patient care pathways, community nursing roles