Caring for Patients at the End of Life: Facing an Uncertain Future Together - Couverture souple

Quill, Timothy E.

 
9780195139402: Caring for Patients at the End of Life: Facing an Uncertain Future Together
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0195139402 ISBN 13 : 9780195139402
Editeur : Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

Synopsis

Univ. of Rochester, NY. Presents the near death experiences of two patients to explore values underlying medical humanism, and utilizes a case to explore the fundamental clinical commitments of partnership. Also provides practical guidance for clinicians, patients, and families on issues such as delivering bad news, palliative care, and decision making. Softcover. DNLM: Terminal Care.

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Revue de presse

. . . an excellent read for any on the cutting edge of delivering palliative and end-of-life care. (Progress in Palliative Care, Vol 10, No 2)

. . . a compelling narrative, a combination of case history and an analysis of the complex clinical, ethical and policy issues that swirl about end-of-life care. (The New York Times)

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book uses easily accessible clinical stories about severely ill patients and their families to illustrate and explore the challenge and potential of end-of-life care, including: 1) the values that underlie medical humanism, 2) communication issues for clinicians, patients and families, and 3) challenging clinical and ethical issues.

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press, USA
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195139402
ISBN 13 
9780195139402
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
266
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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