Palliative care is an essential element of our health care system and becoming increasingly significant amidst an aging society and organizations struggling to provide both compassionate and cost effective care. Palliative care is also characterized by a strong interdisciplinary…
"There is an unspoken dark side of American medicine--keeping patients alive at all costs. Two thirds of Americans die in healthcare institutions tethered to machines and tubes, even though research indicates that most prefer to die at home in comfort, surrounded by loved ones. …
"There is an unspoken dark side of American medicine--keeping patients alive at all costs. Two thirds of Americans die in healthcare institutions tethered to machines and tubes, even though research indicates that most prefer to die at home in comfort, surrounded by loved ones. …
"There is an unspoken dark side of American medicine--keeping patients alive at all costs. Two thirds of Americans die in healthcare institutions tethered to machines and tubes, even though research indicates that most prefer to die at home in comfort, surrounded by loved ones. …
A concise and practical guide to caring for children with life-limiting conditions, 'Paediatric Palliative Medicine' covers the common symptoms and challenging issues healthcare professionals are likely to encounter, and includes a detailed drug formulary for quick reference.
Now in its second edition Paediatric Palliative Medicine covers all aspects of the care of children with life limiting illnesses, including symptom control, the philosophy and models that support delivery of palliative medicine to children, and the practical delivery of palliati…
A remarkable story of a personal vision and sense of calling this text provides an insight into the establishment of the hospice movement and its development world-wide.
by Ovid Technologies, Inc, Ufema, Joy
fromLWW medical book collection
"Since 1987, Joy Ufeme has written her popular column, "Insights on Death & Dying," for Nursing journal. Now, collected here are Joy's favorite firsthand accounts of how she helped patients, families, and coworkers through some of the most stressful times in their lives." "Apart…
"Since 1987, Joy Ufeme has written her popular column, "Insights on Death & Dying," for Nursing journal. Now, collected here are Joy's favorite firsthand accounts of how she helped patients, families, and coworkers through some of the most stressful times in their lives." "Apart…
