Full Description
Dr. Hallenbeck has written a guide for clinicians who want an introduction to palliative care that addresses "big picture" issues as well as provides specific, practical advice. Topics addressed range from an overview of death and dying in the modern world to discussions of pain and symptom management, communication techniques and palliative care consults.
Contents
1. Death and dying in modern times ; 2. Dying trajectories and prognostication ; 3. Symptom management - overview ; 4. Pain management ; 5. Non-pain symptom management ; 6. Special therapeutic issues: hydration, nutrition and antibiotics in end-of-life care ; 7. Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care ; 8. Communication ; 9. Working the system and making a difference ; 10. Palliative care consults ; 11. The final forty-eight hours
