Handbook of Palliative CareWINNER of the 1999 BMA Medical Book of the Year Prize Because most people wish to spend the last months of their lives in comfort and at home, surrounded by their family and friends, the provision of good palliative care is vital to achieve these goals. Accordingly, time spent on palliative care is a significant activity of primary health-care teams and professionals in hospitals. Written especially with the GP and Primary Health Care team in mind, this book provides a comprehensive, yet practical guide to palliative care, and covers issues from clinical skills and service provision to ethical and psychosocial matters. All patients with advanced disease, not just those with cancer, need a holistic approach to their care focusing on quality of life. The editors and authors have endeavoured to make this book relevant to as wide a patient group as possible including specific chapters on AIDS and Motor Neurone Disease. |
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Handbook of Palliative Care Richard Kitchen,Christina Faull,Sarah Russell,Jo Wilson Limited preview - 2024 |
Handbook of Palliative Care Christina Faull,Sharon de Caestecker,Alex Nicholson,Fraser Black Limited preview - 2012 |