1st Edition

Caring for the Dying at Home Companions on the Journey

By Keri Thomas Copyright 2004
318 Pages
by CRC Press

168 Pages
by CRC Press

'This book effectively bridges the gap between dietitian doctor nurse and pharmacist and there is much in it to educate even the more experienced practitioner. I recommend the book highly and feel confident that well-thumbed and battered copies will soon be found on wards everywhere.' Alastair Forbes Chairman of the British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 'This book will help... Read more
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Biography

Keri Thomas General Practitioner with a Special Interest in Palliative Care Macmillan GP Advisor National Lead for Gold Standards Framework Programme National Clinical Lead Palliative Care NHS End of Life Care Programme