Abstract
By the end of this chapter readers will be able to:- Describe the holistic principles of palliative care- Critically reflect on the ways in which nutritional support in the palliative care setting differs from other settings- Explain how patients nutritional goals will change with disease progression- Recognize the need for appropriate and timely review- Discuss and debate the ethical issues surrounding the provision of artificial nutrition and hydration- Critically reflect on the positive ways in which dietitians can help and support patients and their carers receiving palliative care
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Advancing Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition |
| Editors | Anne Payne, Helen Barker |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 203-218 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0443067864 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - May 2010 |
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