20 common problems in end-of-life care

• Other Authors: Kinzbrunner, Barry M. (Editor), Weinreb, Neil J. (Editor), Policzer, Joel S. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Divison 2002
• Subjects: Terminal Care > psychology; Terminal Care > methods; Palliative Care > psychology; Palliative Care > methods; Advance Directives
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• Physical Description: xiv, 446 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780070348837; 0070348839

This user-friendly guide offers you practical, direct answers for the difficult and little-taught questions that arise when providing care for the dying. Features: * Perspectives of patients, families, and other health care professionals, as well as physicians * Solution-oriented coverage on preparing patients, managing symptoms, and handling legal/ethical issues near the end of life