Using 'gold standards' to raise awareness of palliative care
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The gold standards framework (GSF) is a practice-based system that improves the organizations and quality of palliative care services for patients who stay at home in their last 12 months of life. Communication, coordination, control of symptoms, continuity, continued learning, carer support and care of the dying are the seven key aspects of palliative care in the GSF.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Non-verbal communication in cancer and palliative care
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A multiprofessional study day was designed to improve awareness and knowledge of non-verbal factors that can influence consultations in cancer and palliative care. Learning was centered on analysis of the four-frame dialogue activity (FFDA), and the classroom-based activity was found to be an effective method of teaching non-verbal communication
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Palliative care emergencies 2: management
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The article discusses about the treatment regimens and related nursing care that can ensure patient safety and comfort in palliative emergencies.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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