Michael Wright, David Clark

Broschiertes Buch

Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa

A Review of Developments and Challenges

Beschreibung

Africa, a region covering 22% of the earth's surface, is affected by widespread poverty and the AIDS pandemic. The loss of life resulting from this is increasingly becoming the focus of the world. This comprehensive text examines the development of palliative care services in 26 African countries, from various different perspectives.

Autor

David Clark is the author of OUP's two published volumes on the life of Cicely Saunders (her Selected Writings, and Selected Letters) Michael Wright was born in the north-of-England industrial town of Castleford in 1944. His studies have included theology (BA) education (MSc) and the spiritual dimension of health care (PhD). He trained for the Anglican ministry at Wells Theological College and was ordained in 1967. During a varied working life, he has held the positions of parish priest, secondary school head teacher, hospital chaplain and senior research fellow. Since 2001, he has focused on the global analysis of hospice care and spiritual needs at the end of life. In 2003 he co-founded the International Observatory on End of Life Care (Lancaster University) with Professor David Clark, the Observatory's director.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OUP Oxford
• Seitenzahl: 528
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 901g
• ISBN-13: 9780199206803
• ISBN-10: 0199206805
• Artikelnr.: 22411245