ABC of Palliative Care

Fallon, M. and O'Neill, B. (Eds)

ISBN 10: 072790793X / ISBN 13: 9780727907936

Published by BMJ Books, 2000

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book Contains Pencil Markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780727907936.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ABC of Palliative Care
• Publisher: BMJ Books
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072790793X
• ISBN 13: 9780727907936
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 400 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nursing

About this title

Synopsis

This user friendly guide to the palliative care of patients with incurable diseases takes a practical, easy to follow approach to this complex subject. Management of all the major symptoms are described, including difficult pain problems, respiratory problems, nausea and vomiting, constipation and diarrhoea, depression and anxiety. It also discusses the issues surrounding terminal care such as quality of life, communication skills, bereavement and carers. Chapters by a multidisciplinary team of contributors are pulled together by two editors with extensive experience in oncology and general practice. With excellent colour and black and white photographs and line drawings, the ABC of Palliative Care will become an invaluable reference for GPs, hospital doctors, specialist nurses, and all involved in palliative care.

From the Back Cover

Only a fraction of patients with advanced cancer are cared for in a hospice-most are managed by their GP or hospital doctor. Yet it is only recently that palliative care has been recognised and taught as a separate speciality. This ABC pulls together all the information on this complex, multidisciplinary area in a practical, user friendly format. Common medical problems and pain relief are covered, and there is clear guidance on normal and higher drug dosages. The important social and psychological aspects of palliative care are also dealt with in full, including quality of life, communicating with a dying patient and their family and dealing with grief. Written by both specialists and primary care workers, chapters include:

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• Pain control
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• Depression, anxiety and confusion
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• Emergencies
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• The last 48 hours
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• Children
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• Community care
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• Bereavement

This pratical highly illustrated intorducion to palliative care will prove essential to GPs, hospital doctors, senior and specialist nurses and all those involved in the care of patients with cancer.