Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

Description: Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care by Sriram Yennurajalingam, Eduardo Bruera The Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care provides succinct, evidence-based, topically-focused content on the day-to-day management of patients requiring palliative and hospice care. The text is supplemented by extensive tables, algorithms, and clinical pearls. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care is an easily-navigable source of information about the day-to-day management of patients requiring palliative and hospice care. The table of contents follows the core curriculum of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, thus meeting the educational and clinical information needs of students, residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners. Succinct,evidence-based, topically-focused content is supplemented by extensive tables, algorithms, and clinical pearls. This edition includes new sections on grief and bereavement, medical marijuana, and physician assisted suicide,and has been updated throughout to incorporate National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care Clinical Practice Guidelines. Author Biography Sriram Yennurajalingam is an Assistant Professor of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Eduardo Bruera is a Professor and Chair of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Table of Contents 1. Definitions and Key Elements In Palliative and Supportive Care2. Symptom Assessment3. Clinical Decision Making4. Pain Assessment and Management5. Fatigue6. Cachexia7. Dehydration8. Anxiety and Depression9. Sleep Disturbance10. Chronic Nausea and Vomiting11. Constipation and Bowel Obstruction12. Delirium13. Clinical Issues Related to Palliative Sedation14. Breathlessness15. Emergencies in Palliative Care16. Other Symptoms: Xerostomia, Hiccups, Pruritis, Pressure Ulcers and Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Myoclonus17. Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Adverse Effects18. Radiotherapy and Palliative Care19. Hospice approach to Palliative Care20. Psychosocial and Cultural Consideration in Palliative Care21. Spiritual Issues in Palliative Care22. The Palliative Care Team23. Family Conference: Role in Palliative Care24. Ethical Aspects of Palliative Medicine25. Prognostication in Palliative Care26. Frequent Pharmalogical Interactions in Palliative Care27. Pediatric Palliative Care28. Palliative Care in Older Adults29. Palliative Care in End-Stage Heart Failure30. Palliative Care in End-Stage Liver Disease31. Renal Palliative Care32. Palliative Care in Patients with AIDS33. Palliative Care in End-Stage Neurological Disease34. Palliative Care in End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease35. Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)36. Research in Terminally Ill Patients37. Prevention and Management, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Health Care Providers Review Featured as an Essential Purchase on Doodys Core Titles List for 2018 Promotional Essential Purchase on Doodys Core Titles List 2018 Long Description The Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care is an easily-navigable source of information about the day-to-day management of patients requiring palliative and hospice care. The table of contents follows the core curriculum of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, thus meeting the educational and clinical information needs of students, residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners. Succinct,evidence-based, topically-focused content is supplemented by extensive tables, algorithms, and clinical pearls. This edition includes new sections on grief and bereavement, medical marijuana, and physician assisted suicide, and has been updated throughout to incorporate National Consensus Project for Quality PalliativeCare Clinical Practice Guidelines. Review Text Featured as an Essential Purchase on Doodys Core Titles List for 2018 Review Quote Featured as an Essential Purchase on Doodys Core Titles List for 2018 Promotional "Headline" Essential Purchase on Doodys Core Titles List 2018 Feature Selling point: Edited by an expert team of clinicians, led by world renowned Dr. Eduardo BrueraSelling point: Content follows core curriculum of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative MedicineSelling point: Succinct and evidence-based guidance on assessment and management of palliative patients New Feature 1. Definitions and Key Elements In Palliative and Supportive Care 2. Symptom Assessment 3. Clinical Decision Making 4. Pain Assessment and Management 5. Fatigue 6. Cachexia 7. Dehydration 8. Anxiety and Depression 9. Sleep Disturbance 10. Chronic Nausea and Vomiting 11. Constipation and Bowel Obstruction 12. Delirium 13. Clinical Issues Related to Palliative Sedation 14. Breathlessness 15. Emergencies in Palliative Care 16. Other Symptoms: Xerostomia, Hiccups, Pruritis, Pressure Ulcers and Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Myoclonus 17. Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Adverse Effects 18. Radiotherapy and Palliative Care 19. Hospice approach to Palliative Care 20. Psychosocial and Cultural Consideration in Palliative Care 21. Spiritual Issues in Palliative Care 22. The Palliative Care Team 23. Family Conference: Role in Palliative Care 24. Ethical Aspects of Palliative Medicine 25. Prognostication in Palliative Care 26. Frequent Pharmalogical Interactions in Palliative Care 27. Pediatric Palliative Care 28. Palliative Care in Older Adults 29. Palliative Care in End-Stage Heart Failure 30. Palliative Care in End-Stage Liver Disease 31. Renal Palliative Care 32. Palliative Care in Patients with AIDS 33. Palliative Care in End-Stage Neurological Disease 34. Palliative Care in End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35. Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 36. Research in Terminally Ill Patients 37. Prevention and Management, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Health Care Providers Details ISBN0199375305 Short Title OXFORD AMER HANDBK OF HOSPICE Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0199375305 ISBN-13 9780199375301 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 528 Year 2016 Edited by Eduardo Bruera Author Eduardo Bruera Position Professor and Chair, Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor and Chair, Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Publication Date 2016-05-05 UK Release Date 2016-05-05 AU Release Date 2016-05-05 NZ Release Date 2016-05-05 US Release Date 2016-05-05 Birth 1964 Death 1817 Qualifications PT Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Edition Description 2nd Revised edition DEWEY 362.1756 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Series Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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