Chronic and Terminal Illness: New Perspectives . Ellis-Hill, Sheila-Payne**

Oxford University Press

Explore new perspectives on caring for those with chronic and terminal illnesses. This book delves into the crucial role of family and friends as carers, offering a critique of theoretical concepts and presenting empirical evidence from recent studies. Discover insights into the experiences of adults with acquired chronic and terminal illnesses, including cancer, from the perspective of those providing personal, domestic, or emotional care within their existing relationships. This invaluable resource provides practical suggestions for health and social care practice, making it essential reading for students, practitioners, and researchers in palliative care and health services provision for the chronically ill. Summary: Chronic and Terminal Illness: New Perspectives on Caring and Carers is a paperback book by Sheila Payne and Caroline Ellis-Hill, published by Oxford University Press, containing 180 pages. It offers a critical look at caring for individuals with chronic and terminal illnesses.