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Main description:
When a person suffers from advanced, progressive illness, palliative care - treatments that improve the physical and psychological quality of life of patients and their families - can be just as important as treatments that aim to slow or prevent disease progression. Aimed at GPs and trainees, Palliative Care in Clinical Practice offers an accessible and practical introduction to palliative medicine, including a chapter devoted to each of the key areas of symptom management. Clearly and concisely written and fully illustrated throughout, it will be a useful resource for all healthcare professionals who wish to gain an understanding of this important aspect of medicine.
Contents:
1. Introduction to palliative care.- 2. Communication skills.- 3. Breaking bad news.- 4. Symptom control.- 5. Palliative care emergencies.- 6. Advance care planning.- 7. Ethical issues.- 8. Prescribing in palliative care.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
Publication date: May, 2012
Pages: 309
Weight: 376g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Anaesthetics and Pain, Diseases and Disorders, General Practice, Oncology, Palliative Medicine