# Nursing Care at the End of Life

- By: Susan E. Lowey
- Publisher: The College at Brockport (SUNY)
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Care_at_the_End_of_Life_(Lowey))
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Care_at_the_End_of_Life_(Lowey)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/med-10198/pdf

The purpose of this textbook is to provide an in-depth look at death and dying in this country and explore the vital role of the nurse in assisting patients and families along the journey towards the end of life. There is an emphasis throughout the book on the simple, yet understated value of effective interpersonal communication between the patient and clinician. The text provides a basic foundation for understanding death and dying.