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9780198508434: Palliative Care in Neurology
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ISBN 10 : 0198508433 ISBN 13 : 9780198508434
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Palliative care is the duty of every neurologist: however, to date, this has not been a standard feature of neurological practice or training. This book helps define a new field, namely palliative care in neurology. It brings together all necessary information for neurologists caring for a patient with advance disease.

Palliative care is an approach to the management of patients with life-threatening illness that attempts to enhance comfort, relieve psychosocial and spiritual distress, assure respect for decision making, provide support for the family, and prepare the patient and family for the end of life. This unique book covers each of the many dimensions of palliative care as they relate to patients with advanced neurological disorders. Basic principles of palliative care and specific ethical issues (such as euthanasia, food and hydration and advance directives) are covered. The needs of populations with specific neurological disorders are described and the management of symptoms that are common to all is explored in detail. Each chapter introduces its topic using a case report that may be used directly for teaching purposes. The authors have put together an invaluable resource, which lays the foundation for further research in the field.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Palliative care is the duty of every neurologist: however, to date, this has not been a standard feature of neurological practice or training. This book helps define a new field, namely palliative care in neurology. It brings together all necessary information for neurologists caring for a patient with advance disease. Palliative care is an approach to the management of patients with life-threatening illness that attempts to enhance comfort, relieve psychosocial and spiritual distress, assure respect for decision making, provide support for the family, and prepare the patient and family for the end of life. This unique book covers each of the many dimensions of palliative care as they relate to patients with advanced neurological disorders. Basic principles of palliative care and specific ethical issues (such as euthanasia, food and hydration and advance directives) are covered. The needs of populations with specific neurological disorders are described and the management of symptoms that are common to all is explored in detail. Each chapter introduces its topic using a case report that may be used directly for teaching purposes. The authors have put together an invaluable resource, which lays the foundation for further research in the field.

Revue de presse

It is indeed heartening to see the specialty of neurology acknowledging palliative care as an important issue. I enjoyed reading this book . . . I think this is a good book. It will be a worthy addition to neurology and palliative medicine libraries but also has application in general medicine and general practice. (The Lancet Neurology, Vol 3)

This book will be a valuable resource for neurologists, providing them with a wealth of information about symptom control, communication, end-of-life care and the ethical issues that accompany terminal illness. It should be compulsory reading for all neurologists in training . . . The editors are to be congratulated on a job well done. (IAHPC Website)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198508433
ISBN 13 
9780198508434
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
480
Éditeur
Voltz Raymond, Bernat James L., Borasio Gian Domenico, Maddocks Ian, Oliver David, Portenoy Russell
Coordonnées du fabricant
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