
Life Before Death
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 10. May 2024
Book
Hardback
308 pages
978-1-032-71977-1 (ISBN)
Description
Since death is an experience which will inevitably be common to us all, we are often surprisingly uninterested in what services are provided for those people, often the elderly and infirm, who are at risk or who are on the point of death. Originally published in 1973, this study describes the last twelve 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. The book looks at the part played by hospitals, general practitioners, local authority health and welfare services, and by relatives, friends and neighbours. The views of those who provide these services are also considered. The picture that emerges shows up the gaps in the care that was given to people in the final year of their lives at the time.
Reviews / Votes
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
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education, General, and Postgraduate
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-71977-1 (9781032719771)
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Ann Cartwright | Lisbeth Hockey | John L. Anderson
Life Before Death
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11/2025
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Ann Cartwright | Lisbeth Hockey | John L. Anderson
Life Before Death
E-Book
05/2024
1st Edition
Routledge
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Ann Cartwright | Lisbeth Hockey | John L. Anderson
Life Before Death
E-Book
05/2024
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download
Persons
Ann Cartwright, Lisbeth Hockey and John L. Anderson
Content
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.