The aim of this handbook is to provide up-to-date advice on managing symptoms, with information on the key physical, emotional and spiritual issues often encountered in patients with terminal illness. The handbook includes an up-to-date formulary of common medications used in palliative care practice and an extensive paediatric section.
The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care covers all aspects of palliative care in a concise and succinct format suited to busy professionals who need to access key information in their daily care of patients. This practical guide covers briefly the historic
1. History of palliative medicine as a specialty; 2. Ethical issues; 3. Breaking bad news; 4. Research in palliative medicine; 5. Patient evaluation and outcome measures; 6. The principles of drug use in palliative medicine; 7. Oncology and palliative car
The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care covers all aspects of palliative care in a concise and succinct format suited to busy professionals who need to access key information in their daily care of patients. This practical guide covers briefly the historic
1. History of palliative medicine as a specialty; 2. Ethical issues; 3. Breaking bad news; 4. Research in palliative medicine; 5. Patient evaluation and outcome measures; 6. The principles of drug use in palliative medicine; 7. Oncology and palliative car