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A Practical Guide to Palliative Care

by [Old MD, Jerry L., Swagerty Jr. MD MPH, Daniel L.]

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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.

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  • LWW Brand
  • May 1, 2007 Pub Date:
  • 9780781763431 ISBN-13:
  • 0781763436 ISBN-10:
  • 348.0 pages Hardcover
  • English Language
  • 10.5 in * 1 in * 7.5 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: