HANDBOOK of PALLIATIVE CARE

This handbook offers a practical, thorough approach to the clinical practice of palliative care. Adding North American authors to its roster of UK contributors, the third edition of this award-winning book addresses important changes in the evidence base of palliative care, as well as an emphasis on...

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Other Authors: Faull, Christina (Editor), Caestecker, de Sharon (Editor), Nicholson, Alex (Editor), Black, Fraser (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey John Wiley and sons 2012
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Summary:This handbook offers a practical, thorough approach to the clinical practice of palliative care. Adding North American authors to its roster of UK contributors, the third edition of this award-winning book addresses important changes in the evidence base of palliative care, as well as an emphasis on end-of-life community-based care. It features new chapters on dementia and advance care planning, a simplified lymphoedema discussion, and an ongoing commitment to providing essential guidance for physicians, nurses, and all primary care providers involved in palliative care in hospital, hospice, and community settings
Physical Description:xvi, 374 pages illustration 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781118065594