Handbook of Palliative Care

This handbook is a practical and comprehensive introduction to thefield of palliative medicine. It provides clear insight into manyof the complex issues that arise in the delivery of palliative careand will be an invaluable resource to all disciplines involved inpalliative care in hospital, hospice and community settings.1st Edition was the WINNER of the 1999 BMA Medical Book ofthe Year PrizeWhy you should buy this book* * Comprehensive and authoritative text with a very practical andthorough approach* Written by competent experts in the areas of theircontributions* New sections on heart failure, respiratory failure andend-stage renal failure* Coverage of medicine management and complementary medicine inpalliative care* Discusses important areas of audit and ethical issues inpalliative medicineThe second edition responds to evaluative comments on thefirst edition in strengthening its multidisciplinary focus andproviding a broader professional approach through both theeditorial team and contributors. It aims, as before, to embracepractical issues as well as to provide an evidence-based andempirical approach...From the Preface