Practical Guide to Palliative Care

ISBN-13: 9780781763431 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 348 str.

Jerry L. Old

Opis

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. bedside by the busy practitioner. It is a good study guide that presents information that traditionally has not been taught in medical and nursing schools.