Hospice Concepts: A Guide to Palliative Care in Terminal Illness

Shirley Ann Smith; Smith, Shirley Ann

ISBN 10: 087822453X / ISBN 13: 9780878224531

Published by Research Press (edition 1), 2000

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hospice Concepts: A Guide to Palliative Care in Terminal Illness
• Publisher: Research Press (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087822453X
• ISBN 13: 9780878224531
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Provides a succinct yet comprehensive overview of hospice care. The book covers everything from hospice philosophy to Medicare regulations, from criteria for determining prognosis to dealing with grief and bereavement. Recommendations focus on identifying and limiting futile treatments; on pursuing opportunities to better understand the pathophysiology of physical and emotional symptoms in patients with life-threatening illness; and on providing reliable, effective, and humane care at this point in the normal cycle of human life. The book is useful for self-study and group training or as a text for related college courses. Chapter tests and answer keys for evaluation purposes are included in two appendixes.