This volume critically explores and analyses the themes and pragmatics of advancing nursing practice in relation to cancer and palliative care. Each chapter considers key elements of advanced practice in terms of conceptual, practical and organizational themes.

This volume critically explores and analyses the themes and pragmatics of advancing nursing practice in relation to cancer and palliative care. Written by a team of experienced practitioners and educationalists, each chapter considers key elements of advanced practice in terms of conceptual, practical and organizational themes. Case studies are used throughout to encourage the reader to take a reflective stance on the way in which the themes of the text can be applied to practice. The book should be a useful resource for cancer and palliative care nurses wanting to advance and lead practice effectively.

SECTION ONE - The Advancing Role of Nurses in Cancer Care
J. Flanagan , C.Lane, D.Clarke &
K.Kendrick - The Critical Essence of Advanced Practice in Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing
G.Bryczynska - Beyond the Theory Practice Gap: The Contribution of Theory in Nursing
D.Clarke - Advancing Practice Through Research
S.Holmes - SECTION TWO - Innovations in Cancer Therapeutics
C.Jack - Advancing Practice in Family Nursing across the Cancer Continuum
J.Flanagan, S.Holmes &
D.McInnes - Spirituality: Its Dynamics and Purpose in Nursing a Person with a New Diagnosis of Cancer
K.Kendrick &
N.Hughes - Advancing Practice in Cancer Care Ethics
P.Dodsworth &
S.Robinson - Withdrawing Treatment: Ethical Issues at the End of Life
J.Holt - SECTION THREE - Making Advanced Practice a Reality: An International Perspective
J.Steell - Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing: The Influence of Policy
A.Fatchett - Developing Leadership in Nursing
G.Collinson - The Future of Cancer and Palliative Care Services in the UK
- Index