Palliative Care Perspectives
Author | : James L. Hallenbeck |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2003-07-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199883165 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199883165 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book Palliative Care Perspectives written by James L. Hallenbeck and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-03 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from his extensive clinical experience and many years of teaching, Dr. Hallenbeck has written a guide to palliative care for clinicians. Topics addressed range from an overview of death and dying to specific approaches to symptom management. As an introduction to both the art and science of palliative care, this book reflects the perspectives of one physician who has dedicated his career to this rapidly evolving field. the book links real stories of illness with practical advice, thereby delineating clinical practice in a way that reflects the daily concerns of clinicians.