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Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Palliative medicine

Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient 3e (Paperback, 3rd Edition): P Jevon Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient 3e (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
P Jevon
R796 Discovery Miles 7 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient is an invaluable, accessible guide to caring for critically ill patients on the general ward. Now fully updated and improved throughout, this well-established and handy reference guide text assumes no prior knowledge and equips students and newly-qualified staff with the clinical skills and knowledge they need to confidently monitor patients at risk, identify key priorities, and provide prompt and effective care. This new edition includes the following five new chapters: * Monitoring the critically ill child * Monitoring the critically ill pregnant patient * Monitoring the patient with infection and related systemic inflammatory response * Monitoring a patient receiving a blood transfusion * Monitoring pain

Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Max Watson, Stephen Ward, Nandini Vallath, Jo Wells,... Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Max Watson, Stephen Ward, Nandini Vallath, Jo Wells, Rachel Campbell
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care returns for a third edition, maintaining the concise yet comprehensive format suited to the busy practitioner for quick access to key information, and fully updated to reflect changes in the palliative care landscape. Featuring an increased emphasis on non-malignant diseases such as dementia, this authoritative text combines evidence-based care with the bedside experience of experienced palliative care professionals to give the reader a complete overview of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care for the end-of-life patient. Symptom management is covered in detail, with updated formulary tables and syringe driver protocols, and a new chapter on international perspectives to broaden the reader's perception of methods for delivering end-of-life care. The third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care is the essential companion for all of those working with adults, children, and families with palliative care needs, in both hospital and community settings. The following correction has been made online and will be included in the first reprint. Readers can get in touch with us directly using the contact details on the back of the book or at our online form via the address below with questions or comments: https://global.oup.com/academic/category/medicine-and-health Chapter 5. Page 109 The dose for Hyoscine butylbromide sc has been amended in line with NICE guidance (https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/hyoscine-butylbromide.html): '20-120 mg 4 hourly' has been corrected to '20-80mg 4 hourly'.

Death, Religion and Law - A Guide For Clinicians (Hardcover): Peter Hutton, Ravi Mahajan, Allan Kellehear Death, Religion and Law - A Guide For Clinicians (Hardcover)
Peter Hutton, Ravi Mahajan, Allan Kellehear
R3,924 Discovery Miles 39 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This practical guide summarizes the principles of working with dying patients and their families as influenced by the commoner world religions and secular philosophies. It also outlines the main legal requirements to be followed by those who care for the dying following the death of the patient. The first part of the book provides a reflective introduction to the general influences of world religions on matters to do with dying, death and grief. It considers the sometimes conflicting relationships between ethics, religion, culture and personal philosophies and how these differences impact on individual cases of dying, death and loss. The second part describes the general customs and beliefs of the major religions that are encountered in hospitals, hospices, care homes and home care settings. It also includes discussion of non-religious spirituality, humanism, agnosticism and atheism. The final part outlines key socio-legal aspects of death across the UK. Death, Religion and Law provides key knowledge, discussion and reflection for dealing with the diversity of the everyday care of dying and death in different religious, secular and cultural contexts. It is an important reference for practitioners working with dying patients, their families and the bereaved.

Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care (Paperback): Carol Rose Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care (Paperback)
Carol Rose; Foreword by Rhiannon Lewis
R832 Discovery Miles 8 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

By bridging the gap between conventional medical interventions and complementary approaches using aromatherapy, palliative care nurse and clinical aromatherapist, Carol Rose, demonstrates how an integrated and evidence-based approach can have the most significant impact on quality-of-life in patients with life-limiting illness. Aromatherapy is already a fundamental practice in many palliative care settings but its benefits remain under-researched and under-represented. Each chapter of this book incorporates a person-centred focus to consider the integration of various aromatherapy approaches for a range of end-of-life symptoms, alongside conventional medical options. The specificity of this approach and the emphasis of empowering patients to be involved in the process of choosing oils and applications, allows for improved results in the palliation of common symptoms. Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care has a foundation in research from the patient's point of view. The result is a fresh perspective that prioritises support of patient choices, skilful communication and individualised care, alongside the judicious use of essential oils and other botanical products. Collectively, aromatherapy can completely reframe holistic care to allow for greater emotional, social and spiritual expression.

Palliative Care Perspectives (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): James L. Hallenbeck Palliative Care Perspectives (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
James L. Hallenbeck
R1,597 Discovery Miles 15 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Palliative Care Perspectives is a guide to the art and science of palliative care that links real stories of illness with practical advice to delineate clinical practice in a way that reflects the daily concerns of clinicians. Clearly and compassionately written, this book emphasizes important topics often neglected in formal clinical training, including the history and evolution of palliative care in the United States, as well as how clinicians can better understand aging and dying from both a physiological and human perspective. Written by a recognized pioneer in the field of palliative care, each chapter highlights this human approach to illness with narratives and anecdotes drawn from decades of practice experience. This new edition features thoroughly updated research and citations, a new chapter on burnout and compassion fatigue, and a significant expansion of the topic of intercultural communication. Well-grounded in the academic literature, Palliative Care Perspectives is an ideal introduction to the emerging field of palliative care for care providers new to practice, as well as lay readers seeking to learn more about chronic and terminal illness, presented in a personal and accessible format.

Drugs in Palliative Care (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Andrew Dickman Drugs in Palliative Care (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Andrew Dickman
R1,151 Discovery Miles 11 510 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

While palliative care has adopted a holistic approach to treatment, medication driven symptom management ostensibly forms the critical aspect of care. Prescribing in palliative care can be extremely complex because the patient may often have comorbidity, or occasionally multimorbidity. The associated polypharmacy further complicates the pharmacological management of symptoms being caused by the palliative condition. This can be daunting for healthcare professionals and can negatively impact upon the effectiveness of care provided. Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Drugs in Palliative Care provides an accessible and succinct overview of the main drugs that are encountered in palliative care clinical practice. The text begins by providing a clinical pharmacology overview and prescribing guidance, then contains over 160 monographs of palliative care drugs, in an easy to access A-Z format.

Psychosocial Interventions in End-of-Life Care - The Hope for a "Good Death" (Paperback): Peggy Gordon Psychosocial Interventions in End-of-Life Care - The Hope for a "Good Death" (Paperback)
Peggy Gordon
R1,256 Discovery Miles 12 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The concept of a "good death" has been hotly debated in medical circles for decades. This volume delves into the possibility and desirability of a "good death" by presenting the psychosocial measures of care as a crucial component, such as religion, existentialism, hope and meaning-making. The volume also focuses on oncologic psychiatry and the influence of technology as a means to alleviate pain and suffering, and potentially provide relief to those at the end of life. Such initiatives are aimed at diminishing pain and are socially bolstering and emotionally comforting to ensure a peaceful closure with life as opposed to a battle waged. Utilizing the most recent information from medical journals and books to present the latest on healthcare and dying today, this volume crosses the boundaries of thanatology, psychology, religion, spirituality, medical ethics and public health.

eHealth Research, Theory and Development - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach (Paperback): Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen, Saskia M.... eHealth Research, Theory and Development - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach (Paperback)
Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen, Saskia M. Kelders, Hanneke Kip, Robbert Sanderman
R1,257 Discovery Miles 12 570 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the social and technological context from which eHealth applications have arisen, the psychological principles on which they are based, and the key development and evaluation issues relevant to their successful intervention. Integrating how eHealth applications can be used for both mental and physical health issues, it presents a complete guide to what eHealth means in theory, as well as how it can be used in practice. Inspired by the principles and structure of the CeHRes Roadmap, a multidisciplinary framework that combines and uses aspects from approaches such as human-centred design, persuasive technology and business modelling, the book first examines the theoretical foundations of eHealth and then assesses its practical application and assessment. Including case studies, a glossary of key terms, and end of chapter summaries, this ground-breaking book provides a holistic overview of one of the most important recent developments in healthcare. It will be essential reading for students, researchers and professionals across the fields of health psychology, public health and design technology.

Perspectives on Behavioural Interventions in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (Hardcover): Rebecca S Allen, Brian D Carpenter,... Perspectives on Behavioural Interventions in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (Hardcover)
Rebecca S Allen, Brian D Carpenter, Morgan Eichorst
R3,901 Discovery Miles 39 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The challenges faced by individuals and families at the end of life are still incredibly diverse, and many behavioural interventions and clinical approaches have been developed to address this great diversity of experiences in the face of dying and death, helping providers to care for their clients. Perspectives on Behavioural Interventions in Palliative and End-of-Life Care is an accessible resource that collates and explores interventions that can be used to address a wide range of behavioural, psychological, social and spiritual issues that arise when people are facing advanced chronic or life-limiting illness. With perspectives from experienced clinicians, providers, and caregivers from around the world, this book offers a strong foundation in contemporary evidence-based practice alongside seasoned practice insights from the field. Its chapters explore: Interventions to enhance communication and decision making The management of physical and mental health symptoms Meaning-Centred Psychotherapy for cancer patients Dignity Therapy Interventions embracing cultural diversity and intersectionality. Together with Perspectives on Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Disease, Social and Cultural Context, the book provides a foundation for collaborative international and interprofessional work by providing state-of science information on behavioural interventions addressing mental health and wellness. It is of interest to academics, researchers and postgraduates in the fields of mental health, medicine, psychology and social work, and is essential reading for healthcare providers and trainees from psychosocial and palliative medicine, social work and nursing.

Vitamin C - New Biochemical and Functional Insights (Hardcover): Qi Chen, Margreet C. M. Vissers Vitamin C - New Biochemical and Functional Insights (Hardcover)
Qi Chen, Margreet C. M. Vissers
R3,924 Discovery Miles 39 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vitamin C holds a unique place in scientific and cultural history. In this book, a group of leading scientific researchers describe new insights into the myriad ways vitamin C is employed during normal physiological functioning. In addition, the text provides an extensive overview of the following: the rationale for utilizing vitamin C in the clinic, updates on recent uses of vitamin C in cancer treatment through high-dose intravenous therapies, the role vitamin C plays in the treatment of sepsis and infectious disease, management of the ways vitamin C can improve stem cell differentiation, as well as vitamin C use in other important health situations. Features Includes chapters from a team of leading international scholars Reviews the history and recent research on the functions, benefits, and uses of vitamin C Focuses special attention on the way vitamin C can be used in the treatment of cancers Discusses how vitamin C can be employed against infectious disease

Death and Dying in India - Ageing and end-of-life care of the elderly (Paperback): Jaydeep Sengupta, Suhita Chopra Chatterjee Death and Dying in India - Ageing and end-of-life care of the elderly (Paperback)
Jaydeep Sengupta, Suhita Chopra Chatterjee
R1,229 Discovery Miles 12 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Most aged in India are experiencing a highly protracted death in hospitals, entangled in tubes and machines. Such 'medicalised death' entails huge psychological, social and financial costs for both patients and their caregivers. There are also many who are dying in abject neglect. However, Government response to end-of-life care has been almost negligible and there is an acute information deficit on dying matters. This book examines different settings where elderly die, including hospitals, family homes and palliative set-ups. The discourse is set in the backdrop of international attempts to restructure and reconfigure the health delivery system for ageing population. It makes critical commentaries on global developments, offers state-of-art reviews of recent advances, substantiates and corroborates facts by personal narratives and case histories. The book overcomes a segmental understanding of the field by weaving various sociological, medical, legal and cultural issues together. Finally, the authors critically examine biomedicine's potential to meet the complex needs of the dying elderly. In an attempt to bring cultural sensitivity in end-of-life care, they explore the lost Indic 'art of dying' which has the potential to de- medicalise death. Increasing public sensitivity to poor dying conditions of the elderly in India and facilitating changes to improve care systems, this book also demonstrates the limitations of the western specialization of death. It will be of interest to academics in the field of Medical Sociology/Anthropology, Medicine, Palliative care, Public Health and Social Work, Social Policy and Asian Studies.

The Creative Arts in Palliative Care (Paperback): Adrian Butchers, Sam Dobbs, Mick Sands, Marion Tasker, Virginia Hearth The Creative Arts in Palliative Care (Paperback)
Adrian Butchers, Sam Dobbs, Mick Sands, Marion Tasker, Virginia Hearth; Edited by …
R685 Discovery Miles 6 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care. The Creative Arts in Palliative Care uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects successfully. Part 1 focuses on designing objectives for the creative arts in palliative care - such as self-fulfilment, social participation, diversion from pain and other common symptoms - and managing creative arts services. Part 2 demonstrates the theory and principles in practice, with detailed case studies: each chapter draws on a real-life project, the approaches it employed and the outcomes achieved. This book will be essential reading for healthcare professionals, arts practitioners and all those involved in providing palliative care services.

The International Handbook of Art Therapy in Palliative and Bereavement Care (Hardcover): Becky Jacobson, Hannah Cridford,... The International Handbook of Art Therapy in Palliative and Bereavement Care (Hardcover)
Becky Jacobson, Hannah Cridford, Michele Wood
R6,253 Discovery Miles 62 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The International Handbook of Art Therapy in Palliative and Bereavement Care offers a multicultural and international perspective on how art therapy can be of help to individuals, groups, families, communities, and nations facing death and dying as well as grief and loss. Over 50 art therapists from around the world write about the transforming power of art therapy in the lives of those facing terminal illness, dementia, loss, and grief. They offer practical descriptions and techniques for working with adults and children to guide professionals, including those new to using art therapy and creative approaches in end-of-life care services. This international handbook is essential reading for arts therapists, social workers, medical personnel, faith leaders, and psychologists interested in a collaborative and accessible approach to working with patients and families affected by loss.

Palliative Care within Mental Health - Ethical Practice (Paperback): David B. Cooper, Jo Cooper Palliative Care within Mental Health - Ethical Practice (Paperback)
David B. Cooper, Jo Cooper
R1,481 Discovery Miles 14 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Palliative Care Within Mental Health: Ethical Practice explores the comprehensive concerns and dilemmas that occur surrounding people experiencing mental health problems and disorders. Working beyond narrow, stereotypical definitions of palliative care as restricted to terminal cancer patients, this balanced and thought-provoking volume examines the many interrelated issues that face the individual, families, and caregivers, setting the groundwork for improved, ethical relationships and interventions. Chapters by experts and experienced practitioners detail the challenges, concerns, and best practices for ethical care and responses in a variety of individual and treatment contexts. This is an essential and thoughtful new resource for all those involved in the fast-developing field of palliative mental health.

Perspectives on Palliative and End-of-Life Care - Disease, Social and Cultural Context (Hardcover): Rebecca S Allen, Brian D... Perspectives on Palliative and End-of-Life Care - Disease, Social and Cultural Context (Hardcover)
Rebecca S Allen, Brian D Carpenter, Morgan Eichorst
R3,905 Discovery Miles 39 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Individuals and families face challenges at the end of life that can vary significantly depending on social and cultural contexts, yet more than ever is now known about the needs that cut across the great diversity of experiences in the face of dying and death. A number of behavioural interventions and clinical approaches to addressing these needs have been developed and are available to help providers care for clients and assist them in achieving their goals. Perspectives on Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Disease, Social and Cultural Contexts explores how these interventions can be used to address a range of issues across social and cultural contexts for those in need of end of life care. With perspectives from experienced clinicians, providers, and caregivers from around the world, the book offers a strong foundation in contemporary evidence-based practice alongside seasoned practice insights from the field and explores interventions for people as diverse as HIV caregivers in Africa and individuals dying with dementia. In addition, readers will learn about the process of caring for individuals with chronic illnesses including severe mental illness; weigh the impact of policy regulations on the availability of and access to palliative care and interventions; and be able to compare the different issues experienced by family caregivers and formal caregivers. As the companion volume to Perspectives on Behavioural Interventions in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, this book will be of interest to a wide variety of individuals, such as academics, researchers and postgraduates in the fields of mental health, medicine, psychology and social work. It will also be essential reading for healthcare providers and trainees from psychosocial and palliative medicine, social work and nursing.

Occupational Therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition): J Cooper Occupational Therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
J Cooper
R1,643 Discovery Miles 16 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now in its second edition, this is the only book on occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care. It has been thoroughly updated, contains new chapters, and like the first edition will appeal to a range of allied health professionals working with patients with a life-threatening illness.

The book explores the nature of cancer and challenges faced by occupational therapists in oncology and palliative care. It discusses the range of occupational therapy intervention in symptom control, anxiety management and relaxation, and the management of breathlessness and fatigue.

The book is produced in an evidence-based, practical, workbook format with case studies. New chapters on creativity as a psychodynamic approach; outcome measures in occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care; HIV-related cancers and palliative care.

The Journey's End - An Investigation of Death and Dying In Modern America (Hardcover): Michael D Connelly The Journey's End - An Investigation of Death and Dying In Modern America (Hardcover)
Michael D Connelly
R1,027 Discovery Miles 10 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the tradition of Atul Gwande's Being Mortal, this compassionate work helps individuals develop a more accepting view of dying while teaching them what to expect and how to navigate the healthcare system at end of life. The health care system has a narrow view of how to care for patients in elderhood. That view focuses on extending life with machines and procedures, not caring holistically for the patient. As such, patients will likely spend the last years of their lives in long-term care facilities and their final weeks in an ICU. Our fear of death contributes to this model for health. Dying at home, peacefully, and surrounded by family is almost impossible in our world. Fittingly, the central idea of this book is that in old age, or when facing a terminal diagnosis, it is more important to understand your life rather than to extend it. While this may seem simple, its implications are profound. A natural death means accepting that, at some point, we are old enough or sick enough to die without trying to interrupt that natural process beyond being kept comfortable. In our cynical and overly clinical age, it is difficult to reflect on the meaning of one's life, but that kind of honest introspection is exactly what we need. Accordingly, The Journey's End seeks to help people manage their healthcare, their expectations, and their decisions in the final phase of life.

Problem Solving in Acute Oncology (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Alison Young, Ruth Board, Pauline Leonard, Tim Cooksley,... Problem Solving in Acute Oncology (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Alison Young, Ruth Board, Pauline Leonard, Tim Cooksley, Andrew Stewart, …
R1,296 Discovery Miles 12 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Increasing attention is being paid to the needs of cancer patients who present acutely with issues relating to their diagnosis an management, complications of their cancer, complications arising from their treatment, or who require appropriate symptom control or palliative care. Recent years have seen substantial service development to ensure acute oncology is appropriately provided, to improve outcomes and wellbeing of patients. A team of experts in cancer care have completely revised and updated the previous edition of this book to produce a template that can be used by any professional involved in the planning and delivery of acute oncology care around the world. This title is formally supported by the Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP). This highly patient-centred, readable text will be of value to clinicians and healthcare professionals, healthcare strategic and operations managers, and doctors in training, in their daily work.

Evidence-Based Palliative Care - Across the Life Span (Paperback): H. Abu-Saad Evidence-Based Palliative Care - Across the Life Span (Paperback)
H. Abu-Saad
R1,587 Discovery Miles 15 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes the current state of the art in the field of palliative care in children and adults. Special emphasis is placed on addressing the efficacy and effectiveness of palliative care models, pain and symptom management, and on measuring quality of life. In addition the book evaluates current research methods in palliative care and suggests suitable alternatives. Finally the book bridges the gap between science and practice by providing the reader with the current evidence and how it can be applied in the practice setting.

Living in Death's Shadow - Family Experiences of Terminal Care and Irreplaceable Loss (Hardcover): Emily K. Abel Living in Death's Shadow - Family Experiences of Terminal Care and Irreplaceable Loss (Hardcover)
Emily K. Abel
R970 Discovery Miles 9 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What is it like to live with-and love-someone whose death, while delayed, is nevertheless foretold? In Living in Death's Shadow, Emily K. Abel, an expert on the history of death and dying, examines memoirs written between 1965 and 2014 by family members of people who died from chronic disease. In earlier eras, death generally occurred quickly from acute illnesses, but as chronic disease became the major cause of mortality, many people continued to live with terminal diagnoses for months and even years. Illuminating the excruciatingly painful experience of coping with a family member's extended fatal illness, Abel analyzes the political, personal, cultural, and medical dimensions of these struggles. The book focuses on three significant developments that transformed the experiences of those dying and their intimates: the passage of Medicare and Medicaid, the growing use of high-tech treatments at the end of life, and the rise of a movement to humanize the care of dying people. It questions the exalted value placed on acceptance of mortality as well as the notion that it is always better to die at home than in an institution. Ultimately, Living in Death's Shadow emphasizes the need to shift attention from the drama of death to the entire course of a serious chronic disease. The chapters follow a common narrative of life-threatening disease: learning the diagnosis; deciding whether to enroll in a clinical trial; acknowledging or struggling against the limits of medicine; receiving care at home and in a hospital or nursing home; and obtaining palliative and hospice care. Living in Death's Shadow is essential reading for everyone seeking to understand what it means to live with someone suffering from a chronic, fatal condition, including cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer's, and heart disease.

Death, Religion and Law - A Guide For Clinicians (Paperback): Peter Hutton, Ravi Mahajan, Allan Kellehear Death, Religion and Law - A Guide For Clinicians (Paperback)
Peter Hutton, Ravi Mahajan, Allan Kellehear
R1,423 Discovery Miles 14 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This practical guide summarizes the principles of working with dying patients and their families as influenced by the commoner world religions and secular philosophies. It also outlines the main legal requirements to be followed by those who care for the dying following the death of the patient. The first part of the book provides a reflective introduction to the general influences of world religions on matters to do with dying, death and grief. It considers the sometimes conflicting relationships between ethics, religion, culture and personal philosophies and how these differences impact on individual cases of dying, death and loss. The second part describes the general customs and beliefs of the major religions that are encountered in hospitals, hospices, care homes and home care settings. It also includes discussion of non-religious spirituality, humanism, agnosticism and atheism. The final part outlines key socio-legal aspects of death across the UK. Death, Religion and Law provides key knowledge, discussion and reflection for dealing with the diversity of the everyday care of dying and death in different religious, secular and cultural contexts. It is an important reference for practitioners working with dying patients, their families and the bereaved.

Care Ethics and Social Structures in Medicine (Hardcover): Ruth E Groenhout Care Ethics and Social Structures in Medicine (Hardcover)
Ruth E Groenhout
R3,901 Discovery Miles 39 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the central structures in medicine-medical knowledge, economics, technological innovation, and medical authority-from the perspective of an ethics of care. The author analyzes each of these structures in detail before considering the challenges they present to end of life care. The perspective of an ethics of care allows for a careful focus on how these structures affect the capacity of the health care system to provide the care patients need, on the impact they have on the relationships between patients and care-givers, and on how they affect the care-givers in terms of their own sense of identity and capacity for care. This book offers one of the first focused discussions of an ethics of care across a wide range of social issues and structures in contemporary medicine. It will be of keen interest to advanced students and scholars in bioethics and health care ethics who are interested in these important issues.

Adult Palliative Care for Nursing, Health and Social Care (Paperback): John Costello Adult Palliative Care for Nursing, Health and Social Care (Paperback)
John Costello
R854 Discovery Miles 8 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this far-ranging textbook on palliative and end of life care, John Costello and a team of palliative care specialists take a patient-centred approach. Discussing palliative and end of life care across a range of diseases and illnesses, each chapter includes real-life case studies that focus on both the patient experience and the experiences of the family members of service users. Original in its approach to palliative and end of life care, Adult Palliative Care focuses on a range of non-cancer conditions. Thoughtfully balancing theory with practice, and interprofessional in its scope, Adult Palliative Care would benefit any health professional dealing with or working in the field of palliative and end of life care.

Neuropalliative Care, Volume 190 - PART I (Hardcover): Janis M. Miyasaki, Benzi M. Kluger Neuropalliative Care, Volume 190 - PART I (Hardcover)
Janis M. Miyasaki, Benzi M. Kluger
R5,585 Discovery Miles 55 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Neuropalliative Care, Part One, Volume 190 covers a type of care that is given when there is no cure for the neurological disorder and the patient is in distress. It provides a scholarly background of neuropalliative care, from historic underpinnings to its practice in various geographical regions, along with best practices for specific neurological disorders. It covers the work of multi or interdisciplinary teams whose care is intended to make the patient as comfortable as possible and includes partners and families in treatment plans.

3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life - The Groundbreaking Program for Total Body Pain Prevention and Rapid Relief (Paperback, 1st... 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life - The Groundbreaking Program for Total Body Pain Prevention and Rapid Relief (Paperback, 1st Atria Books trade pbk. ed)
Joseph Weisberg, Heidi Shink
R546 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R73 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Relieve and prevent chronic pain forever with this simple, safe, and sure-fire three-minute daily program! Imagine a world free of aches and pains...no back pain, headaches, joint stiffness, or arthritis; no expensive ergonomic equipment or pain medications. With Dr. Joseph Weisberg's revolutionary new system, a pain-free life is now within reach of everyone--even those who have endured chronic pain for years. At the heart of Dr. Weisberg's system is the 3-Minute Maintenance Method--a unique program for all ages and fitness levels that eliminates the conditions that cause pain in the first place. By utilizing six different thirty-second therapeutic movements the program makes it possible for the body to keep itself free of pain. Thanks to Dr. Weisberg's groundbreaking program, relief--and a lifetime of healthy muscles and joints--is finally at hand. In fact, it's just three minutes away!

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