Issues in Palliative Care Research

by Eduardo D. Bruera

Book Overview

Palliative care is rapidly evolving as a multidimensional therapeutic model devoted to improving the quality of life of all patientswith life-threatening illness. Symptom control, management of psychosocial and spiritual concerns, decision making consistent with values and goals, and care of
the imminently dying that is appropriate and sensitive to the unique needs of the individual and the family--these are among the critical issues addressed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195130650
• ISBN13: 9780195130652
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.5"