Communication between the nurse and family caregiver in end-of-life care: A review of the literature

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 35-48

  Lowey, Susan E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF NURSING   (United States)

Author keywords

End of life care; Family relations; Hospice care; Literature review; Nurse patient communication

Indexed keywords

EID: 38349053297     PISSN: 15222179     EISSN: 15390705     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.NJH.0000306712.65786.ae     Document Type: Review

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