Managing Dying Residents

Katz, Jeanne (2003). Managing Dying Residents. In: Katz, Jeanne and Peace, Sheila eds. End of Life in Care Homes: A Palliative Care Approach. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, pp. 59–74.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198510710.003.0004

Abstract

This chapter examines how dying is managed in care homes in Great Britain. It discusses the philosophy apparent in care homes in relation to caring for dying residents and describes the current practice in care homes, focusing on some of the challenges facing managers. It also explores what care homes staff believe constitute good deaths and compares the situation in nursing and residential care homes.

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