Evidence-based practice of palliative medicine / edited by Nathan E. Goldstein, Christopher D. Woodrell, R. Sean Morrison.
| Other author | Goldstein, Nathan E. |
| Other author | Woodrell, Christopher D. |
| Other author | Morrison, R. Sean (Rolfe Sean) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, [2023] |
| Description | xxiii, 712 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Clinical Medicine and Surgery 2024 |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from ClinicalKey for Nursing |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from ClinicalKey Flex |
| Subjects |
| Incomplete content | Part 1: Symptom management -- Section A: Pain -- Section B: Dyspnea -- Section C: Gastrointestinal -- Section D: Anorexia/Cachexia/Feeding difficulties -- Section E: Psychiatric symptoms -- Section F: Delirium -- Section G: Symptoms at the end of life -- Part 2: Communicaiton -- Part 3: Disease-specific topics -- Section A: Cancer -- Section B: Dementia -- Section C: Advanced liver disease -- Section D: Brain function -- Section E: Heart failure -- Section F: Chronic critical illness -- Section G: Head and neck cancer -- Section H: End-stage renal disease -- Section I: Pulmonary -- Section J: Geriatrics -- Section K: Pediatrics -- Part 4: Special topics -- Section A: Palliative care emergencies -- Section B: Financial aspects of palliative care -- Section C: Caregivers -- Section D: Settings for palliative care delivery |
| Abstract | Using a practical, question-and-answer approach, Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine, 2nd Edition, helps you provide optimal care for patients and families who are dealing with serious illness. This unique reference focuses on patient and family/caregiver-centered care, highlighting the benefits of palliative care and best practices for delivery. The highly practical, user-friendly format sets it apart from other texts in the field, with concise, readable chapters organized around clinical questions that you're most likely to encounter in everyday care. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780323847025 paperback |
| ISBN | 0323847021 paperback |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |