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Author Davenport, F.A. openurl 
  Title Dying to know: A qualitative study exploring nurses' education in caring for the dying Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Terminal care  
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  Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1111  
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Author Bickley, J. openurl 
  Title A study of medical, nursing, and institutional not-for-resuscitation (NFR) discourses Type
  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 317 pp  
  Keywords Clinical decision making; Attitude of health personnel; Hospitals; Terminal care  
  Abstract This study investigates the way that medical, nursing and institutional discourses construct knowledge in the specific context of Not-for-resuscitation (NFR)in a New Zealand general hospital where NFR guidelines are available in the wards and from the regional ethics committee. The thesis argues that there are ranges of techniques that staff use to construct NFR knowledge, enacted through various forms of speech and silence, which result in orderly and disorderly experiences for patients nearing death. The study was conducted through a critical analysis of the talk of health professionals and the Chairperson of the Regional Ethics Committee.  
  Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1117  
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Author Lewis, T. url  openurl
  Title Euthanasia: A Foucauldian analysis Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal ScholarlyCommons@AUT  
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  Keywords Law and legislation; Euthanasia; Ethics; Pain management; Terminal care; Nursing; Palliative care  
  Abstract This study drew upon the theoretical insights of Michel Foucault to provide a discursive analysis of the term euthanasia, and the issues surrounding the “right-to-die”. It involved an analysis of primary texts from; nursing, general, and legal literature as well as the media between the years 2002-2004. Drawing upon data researched, the study analyses the main discourses regarding the practice of euthanasia for terminally ill individuals. The two competing discourses that emerged were what the author termed the sanctity-of life-discourse and the right-to-die discourse. The aim of the study was to uncover the discourses understanding of “truth” regarding the right-to-die. The analysis revealed that a small percentage of cancer sufferers (5%) die with their pain insufficiently treated and the right-to-die discourse claims that no individual should have to suffer needlessly, asserting the individuals right to autonomy. Directly opposing this is the sanctity-of life-discourse which states all life is sacred and nothing can justify euthanasia as an acceptable practice in society. These findings indicate the need for effective palliative care and pain management when caring for the terminally ill individual. The legal, ethical and moral implications of euthanasia are many and this study discusses the effects these may have on health professionals involved with the care of terminally ill patients. The study revealed an increasing deployment of the right-to-die discourse in the media and revealed concerns regarding the nursing profession's lack of preparation to deal with euthanasia if it becomes a legal option in end of life care.  
  Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1226  
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Author Martin, M. openurl 
  Title A grain of salt ...: A contemplative study of natural form in nursing, developed in collaboration with people in life-threatening and life-challenging situations to reveal untold stories of healing Type
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Terminal care; Nurse-patient relations  
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  Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1267  
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Author Spackman, N. E. openurl 
  Title Nurses' early experiences with patient death Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library  
  Volume Issue Pages 156 pp  
  Keywords New graduate nurses; Terminal care  
  Abstract Chronic stress and 'burnout' have been extensively researched in nursing populations, but very little is known about the impact of specific acutely stressful or significant events. A novice nurse's first encounter with patient death may pose considerable cognitive, emotional and clinical challenges. Using a mixed methods design, this study explored the clinical circumstances, impact and challenges and rewards of nurses' early experiences with patient death.  
  Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1292  
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