Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer - Couverture souple

Twycross, Robert G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1857752821 ISBN 13 : 9781857752823

Editeur : Radcliffe Publishing Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Drawing on personal clinical experience in palliative care, and reflecting current preferred practice, Robert Twycross provides a framework that enables the clinician to develop a scientific approach to managing advanced cancer symptoms. This volume expands and develops the author's previous work and includes fresh material on psychological, neurological and haematological symptoms and on emergencies in palliative care. It also includes an extended section on drug profiles.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

From reviews of previous editions: 'A masterly work: clear, concise and practical.' --Age and Ageing

'A masterpiece...an essential book.' --Geriatric Medicine

'Without doubt the best of the numerous offerings on this subject. It is up to date, the information flows logically and the reader acquires concrete information in a few minutes. I have no reservations about recommending it.' Oncology in Practice 'Should be within arm's reach of all clinicians involved in the management of patients with advanced cancer.' Palliative Medicine 'Every general practitioner, hospital doctor (medical and surgical) and especially oncologist and palliative care physicians should have this book on their shelf.' --British Journal of Hospital Medicine

Présentation de l'éditeur

Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer provides a framework of knowledge to enable clinicians to develop a systematic and scientific approach to treatment, and practical information and advice on the wide range of symptoms encountered in patients with advanced cancer. The new edition of this established text has been extensively revised and expanded, including an entirely new chapter on last days. Contents General principles Pain relief Alimentary symptoms Respiratory symptoms Psychological symptoms Biochemical syndromes Haematological symptoms Neurological symptoms Urinary symptoms Oedema in advanced cancer Skin care Emergencies Last days

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1857752821
• ISBN 13: 9781857752823
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible