Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction 2. Needs and Care in the Last Year of Life 3. The Experiences of Some People with Particular Needs 4. Hospital and Institutional Care 5. The General Practitioner 6. The District Nurse 7. Other Community Services 8. Care From Relatives and Friends 9. Awareness and Information about Death and Illness 10. Death and Bereavement 11. Social Class and Area Variations 12. Summary and Conclusions. Appendices. References. Index.
Biography
Ann Cartwright, Lisbeth Hockey and John L. Anderson
Reviews for the original edition:
‘At a time when interest in terminal care is growing, it is to be hoped that the lessons of this admirable book will be learned by the providers and, especially, by medical educators.’ – Lancet
‘There is indeed much food for thought in this book. It is not light reading, it may trouble the conscience but it is needed.’ – John Hinton, Royal Society of Health Journal
