Synopses & Reviews
In line with much of today's medical teaching, the authors of this unique book have used a series of cases to illustrate critical points in palliative medicine. The case outlines are linked to learning objectives throughout-the case discussions are used to illustrate the desired attitudes, skills and knowledge base outlined at the beginning of each chapter.
In all, thirty symptom problems and psychosocial issues are discussed, including a number of symptoms not commonly considered in other textbooks, such as sleep disorders. The comprehensive section devoted to psychosocial factors in palliative medicine contains an excellent chapter on ethics, as well as chapters on cost containment and cultural issues, in addition to the more commonly encountered psychosocial problems.
Table of Contents
1. Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome
2. Anxiety and Depression
3. Asthenia
4. Bowel Obstruction
5. Cognitive Impairment
6. Constipation
7. Cough
8. Decubitus Ulcers
9. Dehydration
10. Dyspnea
11. Genito-Urinary Symptoms
12. Lymphoedema
13. Mouth Care
14. Multifocal Myoclonus
15. Nausea and Vomiting
16. Basic Steps in the Management of Cancer Pain
17. Bone Pain
18. Neuropathic Pain
19. Visceral Pain
20. Sleep Disorders
21. Communication with Patient and Family
22. Cultural Issues
23. An Approach to Ethical Issues
24. Grief and Bereavement
25. Home Care of Dying Patients
26. Social Impact of Illness
27. Meeting the Spiritual Needs of Terminally Ill Patients