20 Common Problems: End-Of-Life Care

Name: 20 Common Problems: End-Of-Life Care
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ISBN: 9780070348837

ISBN-10: 0070348839

ISBN-13: 9780070348837

Edition: 2001

Authors: Barry M. Kinzbrunner, Neil J. Weinreb, Joel S. Policzer

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* Discusses common problems in caring for patients who are dying * Topics are covered from the perspective of patients, families, and all others

Book details

List price: $51.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 7/30/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English

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Preparing Patients for End of Life Care


How to Decide When End of Life Care is Needed: Predicting Prognosis


How to Help Patients Access End of Life Care


How to Inform the Patient: Breaking Bad News


How to Work with an Interdisciplinary Team


How to Measure Quality of Life near the End of Life


Common Symptoms at the End of Life


Pain


Dyspnea


Gastrointestinal Symptoms


Disorders of the Nervous System


Disorders of the Skin and Mucous Membranes


Depression and Other common Symptoms Near the End of Life


The Last Days: The Actively Dying Patient


Psychosocial and Spiritual Disorders Near the End of Life


Bereavement


Ethical Issues and Controversies Near the End of Life


Advance Directives and the Question of CPR


Nutritional Support and Parenteral Hydration Near the End of Life


Diagnostic Studies and Invasive Therapies Near the End of Life


Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia


Special Groups


End of Life Care for Patients with HIV


Care of the Pediatric Patient Near the End of Life