描述
A Practical Guide to Palliative Care Hardbound
Author(s):
Jerry L Old MD
Daniel L Swagerty Jr., MD, MPH
ISBN-10: 0-7817-6343-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-7817-6343-1
Pub Date: May 2007
Pages: 240
Illustrations: 11
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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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