A Practical Guide to Palliative Care

Author: Old MD, Jerry L.

Brand: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Edition: 1

EAN: 9780781763431

Release Date: 17-05-2007

Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.0 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Number Of Pages: 348

Details: Designed for easy use at the bedside, this manual contains the practical information health care professionals need to provide optimal end-of-life care. The book presents a multidimensional, holistic approach to assessment and management of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Topics covered include cultural diversity in end-of-life care; communicating with patients and families; predicting life expectancy; terminal care; non-pain symptom management; pain control; palliative interventions; pediatric palliative care; record keeping; and ethics.

The succinct, user-friendly presentation features bullet points and numerous quick-reference tables. Each chapter includes an "In a Nutshell" summary of key points.