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Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Palliative medicine

Ryan House - In the Heart of Phoenix (Paperback): Mark Tabb Ryan House - In the Heart of Phoenix (Paperback)
Mark Tabb; As told to Holly Cottor, Jonathan Cottor
R519 R430 Discovery Miles 4 300 Save R89 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ehrenamtliche Sterbebegleitung - Handbuch Mit Ubungsmodulen Fur Ausbildende (German, Paperback, 2nd ed.): Wolfgang Heinemann,... Ehrenamtliche Sterbebegleitung - Handbuch Mit Ubungsmodulen Fur Ausbildende (German, Paperback, 2nd ed.)
Wolfgang Heinemann, Monika Muller
R1,773 R1,682 Discovery Miles 16 820 Save R91 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Die meisten Menschen in Deutschland sterben in Institutionen wie Krankenhausern oder Pflegeheimen, wo die Personalsituation oft angespannt ist. Damit Patienten und Bewohner in Wurde und Geborgenheit ihr Lebensende erleben konnen, unterstutzen zahlreiche ehrenamtliche Sterbebegleiter/-innen die hauptamtlich Tatigen. Die Ehrenamtlichen bringen durch ihre Zeit, Zuwendung, Aufmerksamkeit, Ruhe, Gelassenheit und Offenheit Erleichterung in den Alltag und speziell in die Situation Sterbender.Dieses Handbuch bereitet auf die ehrenamtliche Sterbebegleitung professionell vor. Dabei steht die Entwicklung einer inneren Haltung der Achtsamkeit und Wertschatzung sterbenden Menschen und ihren Angehorigen gegenuber im Mittelpunkt. In der Auseinandersetzung mit eigenen Verlusten und dem Sterben lernen die Kursteilnehmerinnen und -teilnehmer, die Bedurfnisse von Menschen in ihrer letzten Lebensphase sensibel wahrzunehmen und die Beziehung zu ihnen individuell und angemessen zu gestalten. Themen sind: eigene Abschieds- und Grenzerfahrungen, Schulung der Wahrnehmung, Kommunikation mit schwersterkrankten Menschen/Gesprachsfuhrung, Trauer, eigene Motivation fur den Dienst, Psychohygiene. Dieses Handbuch Ehrenamtliche Sterbebegleitung umfasst neben einer Einfuhrung in die einzelnen thematischen Bereiche zahlreiche Ubungsmodule mit genauen Beschreibungen.

End-of-Life Care in Cardiovascular Disease (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Sarah J. Goodlin, Michael W. Rich End-of-Life Care in Cardiovascular Disease (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Sarah J. Goodlin, Michael W. Rich
R3,956 Discovery Miles 39 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

End-of-life issues in cardiology are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients in the cardiac unit, but there is frequently a lack of understanding regarding their impact on cardiology practice. The cardiac unit is increasingly becoming the location whereby a number of key clinical decisions relating to end-of-life care are being made, such as the decision to remove medications, the appropriate removal of cardiac devices, the management of do not resuscitate orders and the requirement for other cardiac procedures in light of the management of the terminally ill cardiac patients. Those working in palliative care need input from the cardiovascular team as the cardiologist is frequently still managing these patients until they are moved to the hospice. That this move into a hospice is often delayed until the very last moment, there is considerable onus on the cardiovascular management of these patients to be much broader in scope and take account of some of the more palliative medical decisions needed in this group of patients. This concise reference will detail the practical issues open to cardiovascular physicians and those medical professionals who manage patients reaching the end of their life from a cardiology perspective. It will detail the full management options open to them to ensure that their practice is in line with the requirements of the patient nearing the end of their life whether the cause be cardiovascular in origin or who need appropriate management of secondary cardiovascular symptoms. It will also include the various ethical, cultural and geographical issues that need to be considered when managing these patients.

Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care - Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course (Paperback, 2013 ed.): Rhonda J. Moore Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care - Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course (Paperback, 2013 ed.)
Rhonda J. Moore
R8,597 Discovery Miles 85 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care: Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course Rhonda J. Moore, editor

This book takes both a biobehavioral and a lifespan approach to understanding long-term and chronic pain, and intervening to optimize patients functioning. Rich in clinical diversity, chapters explore emerging areas of interest (computer-based interventions, fibromyalgia, stress), ongoing concerns (cancer pain, low back pain), and special populations (pediatric, elderly, military). This coverage provides readers with a knowledge base in assessment, treatment, and management that is up to date, practice strengthening, and forward looking. Subject areas featured in the Handbook include:

Patient-practitioner communication

Assessment tools and strategies

Common pain conditions across the lifespan

Biobehavioral mechanisms of chronic pain

Pharmaceutical, neurological, and rehabilitative interventions

Psychosocial, complementary/alternative, narrative, and spiritual approaches

Ethical issue and future directions

With the rise of integrative perspective and the emphasis on overall quality of life rather than discrete symptoms, pain management is gaining importance across medical disciplines. "Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care" stands out as a one-stop reference for a range of professionals, including health practitioners specializing in pain management or palliative care, clinical and health psychologists, public health professionals, and clinicians and administrators in long-term care and hospice.

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Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care - Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2013, Corr. 2nd... Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care - Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2013, Corr. 2nd printing 2013)
Rhonda J. Moore
R14,108 Discovery Miles 141 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care:Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course Rhonda J. Moore, editor This book takes both a biobehavioral and a lifespan approach to understanding long-term and chronic pain, and intervening to optimize patients' functioning. Rich in clinical diversity, chapters explore emerging areas of interest (computer-based interventions, fibromyalgia, stress), ongoing concerns (cancer pain, low back pain), and special populations (pediatric, elderly, military). This coverage provides readers with a knowledge base in assessment, treatment, and management that is up to date, practice strengthening, and forward looking. Subject areas featured in the Handbook include: Patient-practitioner communication Assessment tools and strategies Common pain conditions across the lifespan Biobehavioral mechanisms of chronic pain Pharmaceutical, neurological, and rehabilitative interventions Psychosocial, complementary/alternative, narrative, and spiritual approaches Ethical issue and future directions With the rise of integrative perspective and the emphasis on overall quality of life rather than discrete symptoms, pain management is gaining importance across medical disciplines. Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care stands out as a one-stop reference for a range of professionals, including health practitioners specializing in pain management or palliative care, clinical and health psychologists, public health professionals, and clinicians and administrators in long-term care and hospice.

Integrated Palliative Care of Respiratory Disease (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Stephen Bourke, Edwin Timothy Peel Integrated Palliative Care of Respiratory Disease (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Stephen Bourke, Edwin Timothy Peel
R3,942 Discovery Miles 39 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book brings together the knowledge, skills and attitudes of specialists in both Respiratory Medicine and Palliative Medicine to focus on the palliative care of patients with respiratory diseases. It deals not only with end of life care but also with symptom control and supportive care to improve the quality of life of those living their lives with advanced progressive lung disease.

End of Life Care in Neurological Disease (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): David Oliver End of Life Care in Neurological Disease (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
David Oliver
R1,538 Discovery Miles 15 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As end of life care is extended to more and more people it is increasingly important that people with progressive neurological disease are recognised as having particular issues as their disease progresses. This group of people with advancing motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, multiple systems atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington's disease and other progressive neurological disease face increasing problems - with physical symptoms and psychosocial and spiritual issues for both themselves and their families and carers. This book encourages health and social care professionals to become closely involved in the care of these people and their families, so that advance care plans can be started and quality of life maintained. This book addresses the principles and practice of developing end of life care strategies for neurological disease, written with a clinical, multidisciplinary focus and illustrated with detailed case studies.

Palliative Care in Clinical Practice (Paperback, 2012 ed.): Giovambattista Zeppetella Palliative Care in Clinical Practice (Paperback, 2012 ed.)
Giovambattista Zeppetella
R2,870 Discovery Miles 28 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When a person suffers from advanced, progressive illness, palliative care -- treatments that improve the physical and psychological quality of life of patients and their families -- can be just as important as treatments that aim to slow or prevent disease progression. Aimed at general practitioners and trainees in the field, Palliative Care in Clinical Practice offers an accessible and practical introduction to palliative medicine, including a chapter devoted to each of the key areas of symptom management. Clearly and concisely written and fully illustrated throughout, it will be a useful resource for all healthcare professionals who wish to gain an understanding of this important aspect of medicine.

Pediatric Palliative Care: Global Perspectives (Hardcover, 2012): Caprice Knapp, Vanessa Madden, Susan Fowler-Kerry Pediatric Palliative Care: Global Perspectives (Hardcover, 2012)
Caprice Knapp, Vanessa Madden, Susan Fowler-Kerry
R5,708 Discovery Miles 57 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first of its kind, this book describes pediatric palliative care in more than 23 countries. Each region in the world is covered and countries included are both resource poor and rich. Authors are multidisciplinary and regarded nationally and internationally in their field. Clinicians, advocates, policymakers, funders, and researchers will learn how programs were developed and implemented in each country. Authors describe children for whom pediatric palliative care is needed and provided for in their country. When applicable, a brief history of pediatric palliative care is included noting especially policy changes and legislative acts. For example, the chapter on Poland describes how pediatric palliative care grew from the Catholic church into a national movement spearheaded by several health care workers. The Pole national spirit that brought them through a change in political regime has also been a driving force in the pediatric palliative care movement. The chapter on South Africa, for example, illustrates how a resource poor country has been able to leverage philanthropic and government funding to make its dream of having an infrastructure of pediatric palliative care a reality. These are just a few examples of the inspiring stories that are included in this book. Readers from countries who wish to start a pediatric palliative care program, or advance an existing program, will learn valuable lessons from others who have faced similar barriers. Introduction and concluding chapters highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the modern pediatric palliative care movement.

Dementia - From advanced disease to bereavement (Paperback, New): Victor Pace, Adrian Treloar, Sharon Scott Dementia - From advanced disease to bereavement (Paperback, New)
Victor Pace, Adrian Treloar, Sharon Scott
R1,920 Discovery Miles 19 200 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Oxford Specialist Handbooks series provides readers with clear, concise information on all that is needed to successfully train in the medical sub-specialties. Each book gives an overview of clearly defined procedures, skills, guidelines, and technologies and provides practical tips and case studies to supplement hands-on experience. Where appropriate, each book complements the revised curriculum as developed by the Specialist Advisory Committees.
Dementia is a growing issue, exacerbated by improvements in health care which have led to an ageing population; currently three quarters of a million people suffer from dementia in the UK, and this is expected to rise to 1.8 million by 2050. This book concentrates on advanced disease and addresses issues such as pain management, decision-making, spiritual needs, communication, the Mental Health Capacity Act, dementia in the younger patient, and the carer's perspective.
Written by specialists, this book will be invaluable for doctors and nurses involved in palliative medicine, geriatrics, and old-age psychiatry, and the generalist who treats the patient with dementia.

End-of-Life-Care: A Practical Guide, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Barry Kinzbrunner, Joel Policzer End-of-Life-Care: A Practical Guide, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Barry Kinzbrunner, Joel Policzer
R2,728 Discovery Miles 27 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most thorough text available on providing patients and families with quality end-of-life care "The study/learning questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent resource for both faculty who wish to test knowledge, and individual learners who wish to assess their own learning....The book is well written and easy to read. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service End of Life Care: A Practical Guide offers solution-oriented coverage of the real-world issues and challenges that arise daily for clinicians caring for those with life-limiting illnesses and conditions. End of Life Care: A Practical Guide includes specific clinical guidance for pain management and other common end of life symptoms. The second edition has been made even more essential with the addition of chapter-ending Q&A for self assessment and board review, new coverage of multicultural medicine, an increased number of algorithms to assist decision making on complicated clinical, legal, and ethical issues. Six sections walk you through the complexities of caring for patients who are nearing the end of life: Preparing Patients for End of Life Management of Symptoms Diagnostic and Invasive Interventions Ethical Dilemmas Special Populations Diversity No other text better assists physicians and other clinicians in providing patients near the end of life with support, guidance, and hope in the face of "hopelessness" than End of Life Care: A Practical Guide.

The Care of the Dying Patient (Hardcover): The Care of the Dying Patient (Hardcover)
R1,259 Discovery Miles 12 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although the need for improved care for dying patients is widely recognized and frequently discussed, few books address the needs of the physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, hospice team members, and pastoral counselors involved in care. ""Care of the Dying Patient"" contains material not found in other sources, offering advice and solutions to anyone - professional caregiver or family member - confronted with incurable illness and death. Its authors have lectured and published extensively on care of the dying patient and here review a wide range of topics to show that relief of physical suffering is not the only concern in providing care. This collection encompasses diverse aspects of end-of-life care across multiple disciplines, offering a broad perspective on such central issues as control of pain and other symptoms, spirituality, the needs of caregivers, and special concerns regarding the elderly. In its pages, readers will find out how to: effectively utilize palliative-care services and activate timely referral to hospice; arrange for care that takes into account patients' cultural beliefs; and, respond to spiritual and psychological distress, including the loss of hope that often overshadows physical suffering. The authors especially emphasize palliative care and hospice, since some physicians fear that such referrals may be viewed by patients and families as abandonment. They also address ethical and legal risks in pain management and warn that fear of over prescribing pain medication may inadvertently lead to ineffective pain relief and even place the treating team at risk of liability for under treatment of pain. While physicians have the ability to treat disease, they also help to determine the time and place of death, and they must recognize that end-of-life choices are made more complex than ever before by advances in medicine and at the same time increasingly important. ""Care of the Dying Patient"" addresses some of the challenges frequently confronted in terminal care and points the way toward a more compassionate way of death.

Izzy & Lenore - Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me (Paperback): Jon Katz Izzy & Lenore - Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me (Paperback)
Jon Katz
R481 R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Save R64 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER
In this wonderful book, Jon Katz, the owner of Bedlam Farm, learns once again about the unexpected places animals can take us. As trained hospice volunteers visiting homes and nursing facilities in upstate New York, Katz and his affectionate and intuitive border collie Izzy bring comfort and canine companionship to people who most need it. An eighty-year-old Alzheimer's patient smiles for the first time in months when she feels Izzy's soft fur. A retired logger joyfully remembers his own beloved dog. As Izzy bonds with patients and Katz focuses on their families, the author begins to come to terms with his own life, discovering dark realities he has never confronted. Meanwhile, Lenore, a spirited, bright-eyed black Labrador puppy, arrives at Bedlam Farm. Her genial personality and boundless capacity for affection steer Katz out of the shadows, rekindle his love of working with dogs, and restore his connection to the farm and the animals and people around him.

Final Exam - A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality (Paperback): Pauline W. Chen Final Exam - A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality (Paperback)
Pauline W. Chen
R535 R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Save R70 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A brilliant transplant surgeon brings compassion and narrative drama to the fearful reality that every doctor must face: the inevitability of mortality.
When Pauline Chen began medical school, she dreamed of saving lives. What she could not predict was how much death would be a part of her work. Almost immediately, she found herself wrestling with medicine's most profound paradox-that a profession premised on caring for the ill also systematically depersonalizes dying. Final Exam follows Chen over the course of her education and practice as she struggles to reconcile the lessons of her training with her innate sense of empathy and humanity. A superb addition to the best medical literature of our time.

AACN Protocols for Practice: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care - Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues... AACN Protocols for Practice: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care - Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Justine Medina, Kathleen Puntillo
R1,646 Discovery Miles 16 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Expert Nursing Care Has The Potential To Greatly Reduce The Burden And Distress Of Those At Life'S End And The Ability To Offer Support For The Many Physical, Psychological, Social, And Spiritual Needs Of Patients And Their Families. This Protocol Sets Forth The Evidence-Based Guidelines For Providing Appropriate End-Of-Life Care; Including Symptom Management; Family Issues And Intervention; Withholding And Withdrawing Life Support; Communication And Conflict Resolution; And Caring For The Caregiver.

Good End - End-Of-Life Concerns and Conversations about Hospice and Palliative Care (Paperback): Michael Appleton Good End - End-Of-Life Concerns and Conversations about Hospice and Palliative Care (Paperback)
Michael Appleton
R307 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R54 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The prospect of dying can be overwhelming, whether it's happening to you, a family member, or a friend. In "Good End," Dr. Michael Appleton addresses questions about hospice care and end-of-life issues with compassion and honesty. This is a must read for patients and families who are on hospice or considering hospice care.

Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation (Hardcover, 2003 ed.): L.W. Brady Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)
L.W. Brady; R.G. Parker; Preface by S.M. Mellinkoff; N.A. Janjan; Foreword by H.-P. Heilmann; …
R4,643 Discovery Miles 46 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Given that treatment with curative intent is possible in only one-half of cancer victims, and that such treatment frequently fails, the majority of patients with cancer will require relief of symptoms and signs caused by their disease. In this book, the specific contribution of radiation therapy to palliation is considered within the context of multidisciplinary management. Individual chapters are devoted to palliative radiation therapy for primary tumours and metastases at different sites. The management of pain is discussed, and chapters are also devoted to end of life care, the management of complications of radiation therapy, and useful medications. This book will prove useful and interesting not only to radiation oncologists but also to medical students of all ages and to doctors from all disciplines who are concerned with the relief or prevention of suffering in patients with cancer.

Chronic and Terminal Illness - New perspectives on caring and carers (Paperback): Sheila Payne, Caroline Ellis-Hill Chronic and Terminal Illness - New perspectives on caring and carers (Paperback)
Sheila Payne, Caroline Ellis-Hill
R2,881 Discovery Miles 28 810 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Most chronically and terminally ill patients are cared for in their own homes by family and friends, rather than in hospitals or hospices. These carers are an invaluable free resource and there is an increasing amount of research into their role and the experiences in caring for the terminally ill, patients with cancer and patients with other chronic diseases. This book provides a critique of the theoretical concept of caring, carers and caregivers. Material is based on empirical evidence from recent studies with adults with acquired chronic illnesses, including terminal illness. The empirical data within the book has been gathered from the perspective of those providing personal, domestic or emotional care to others already known to them by virtue of kinship, co-habitation or friendship, rather than carers organised on a professional or voluntary basis. This new evidence is used to make suggestions about possible ways forward within health and social care practice. Students in the fields of health and social care as well as in social sciences undertaking courses with a health focus, practitioners and researchers in palliative care and all those involved in health services provision for the chronically ill will find this book extremely valuable. Other books published by OUP: Palliative care in the home, Derek Doyle & David Jeffrey Integrated cancer care - holistic, complementary and creative approaches, Jennifer Barraclough

Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Sriram... Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Sriram Yennurajalingam, Eduardo Bruera
R2,336 Discovery Miles 23 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care is an easily-navigable source of information about the day-to-day management of patients requiring palliative and hospice care. The table of contents follows the core curriculum of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, thus meeting the educational and clinical information needs of students, residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners. Succinct, evidence-based, topically-focused content is supplemented by extensive tables, algorithms, and clinical pearls. This edition includes new sections on grief and bereavement, medical marijuana, and physician assisted suicide, and has been updated throughout to incorporate National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Transitions in Dying and Bereavement - A Psychosocial Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition):... Transitions in Dying and Bereavement - A Psychosocial Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright
R2,097 R1,887 Discovery Miles 18 870 Save R210 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the new edition of this unique professional resource, hospice and palliative care team members-especially social workers and counselors-will find the empirical evidence and compassionate advice they need to provide excellent holistic psychosocial care to individuals who are dying or bereaved. Encompassing the journey through diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, palliative care, and bereavement, this guide describes appropriate interventions for each of the key transitions that more dying patients and their families face. Included throughout are personal reflections and experiences of social workers, counselors, and other team members, common major challenges to the healthcare team, and important considerations for each transition.

Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing (Hardcover, 5th Revised edition): Betty Rolling Ferrell, Judith A. Paice Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing (Hardcover, 5th Revised edition)
Betty Rolling Ferrell, Judith A. Paice
R3,536 Discovery Miles 35 360 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing remains the most comprehensive treatise on the art and science of palliative care nursing available. Dr. Betty Rolling Ferrell and Dr. Judith A. Paice have invited 162 nursing experts to contribute 76 chapters addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs pertinent to the successful palliative care team. Organized within 7 Sections, this new edition covers the gamut of principles of care: from the time of initial diagnosis of a serious illness to the end of a patient's life and beyond. This fifth edition features several new chapters, including chapters on advance care planning, organ donation, self-care, global palliative care, and the ethos of palliative nursing. Each chapter is rich with tables and figures, case examples for improved learning, and a strong evidence-based practice to support the highest quality of care. The book offers a valuable and practical resource for students and clinicians across all settings of care. The content is relevant for specialty hospice agencies and palliative care programs, as well as generalist knowledge for schools of nursing, oncology, critical care, and pediatric. Developed with the intention of emphasizing the need to extend palliative care beyond the specialty to be integrated in all settings and by all clinicians caring for the seriously ill, this new edition will continue to serve as the cornerstone of palliative care education.

Neuropalliative Care - A Guide to Improving the Lives of Patients and Families Affected by Neurologic Disease (Hardcover, 1st... Neuropalliative Care - A Guide to Improving the Lives of Patients and Families Affected by Neurologic Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Claire J. Creutzfeldt, Benzi M. Kluger, Robert G. Holloway
R3,534 R3,138 Discovery Miles 31 380 Save R396 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive guide thoroughly covers all aspects of neuropalliative care, from symptom-specific considerations, to improving communication between clinicians, patients and families. Neuropalliative Care: A Guide to Improving the Lives of Patients and Families Affected by Neurologic Disease addresses clinical considerations for diseases such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, and severe acute brain injury, as well discussing the other challenges facing palliative care patients that are not currently sufficiently met under current models of care. This includes methods of effective communication, supporting the caregiver, how to make difficult treatment decisions in the face of uncertainty, managing grief, guilt and anger, and treating the pain itself. Written by leaders in the field of neuropalliative care, this book is an exceptional, well-rounded resource of neuropalliative care, serving as a reference for all clinicians caring for patients with neurological disease and their families: neurologists and palliative care specialists, physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, as well as trainees in these areas.

Palliative Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents - A Practical Handbook (Paperback, second edition): Brian S. Carter,... Palliative Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents - A Practical Handbook (Paperback, second edition)
Brian S. Carter, Marcia Levetown, Sarah E Friebert
R935 Discovery Miles 9 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are few things requiring more expertise, delicacy, and compassion than caring for an infant, child, or young adult with a life-limiting condition. Written by leading researchers, clinicians from relevant disciplines, family members, and advocates, this practical guide provides professionals involved in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care with comprehensive information in a single volume.

Thoroughly updated and expanded, this edition includes chapters addressing the unique challenges facing children with HIV/AIDS and their families, care in home and ICU settings, difficult decision-making processes, and the importance of communication with the child and family, as well as completely new chapters on spiritual dimensions of care and educational and advocacy initiatives. Intended for primary care physicians, pediatric practitioners and specialists, home care and hospice personnel, pastoral counselors, and affected families, the book includes useful resource and reference material and practical, hands-on tips.

With contributions from an international group of expert educators, clinicians, and parents, this book takes a truly interdisciplinary approach to pediatric palliative care, presenting best practices, clear instruction, and the latest information and research for anyone involved in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care.

How to Survive Losing a Loved One - A Practical Guide to Coping with Your Partner's Terminal Illness and Death, and... How to Survive Losing a Loved One - A Practical Guide to Coping with Your Partner's Terminal Illness and Death, and Building the Next Chapter in Your Life (Paperback)
Karen Jackson Taylor, Christine Pearson
R407 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A practical, empowering guide to navigating your partner's diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness, or death. Receiving the news that your partner has a terminal or life-limiting illness, or has died unexpectedly, is among the worst experiences in life. At a time when you are least able to cope, you are faced with a multitude of difficult decisions, some of which must be made quickly. What you need is a friend who has experienced everything you are about to face, who can support you as you navigate some tough, important choices. This book is that friend. There is plenty of information out there but where to start looking? What information is needed and how can it be accessed? What decisions are essential in the immediate term and what can be left until later? Throughout the book, the emphasis is on protecting and supporting those left behind by presenting almost every choice you may need to make and the possible implications of each decision. You will learn: - The importance of creating a will, arranging power of attorney, organising advanced decisions of treatment, and even getting married or entering a civil partnership - What you are entitled to from the state, the NHS and your employer - How to stabilise your finances and prepare to run a household alone - Where your partner ought to be during treatment and/or palliative care, and how to go about achieving this - Which decisions need to be made after death, from planning the funeral to accessing your partner's estate - How to navigate the grieving process and take control of a happy future No matter where you are in the process, How to Survive Losing a Loved One is a comprehensive, practical and empowering guide to coping with your partner's terminal illness and death, and building the next chapter in your life.

Schmerzbehandlung in der Palliativmedizin (German, Paperback, 4. Aufl. 2023): Gunther Bernatzky, Reinhard Sittl, Rudolf Likar Schmerzbehandlung in der Palliativmedizin (German, Paperback, 4. Aufl. 2023)
Gunther Bernatzky, Reinhard Sittl, Rudolf Likar
R1,692 Discovery Miles 16 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Zur Palliativmedizin gehoert neben der psycho-sozialen und spirituellen Begleitung eine Schmerztherapie, die sich an der Art der Schmerzen sowie der sozialen Umgebung der Patienten orientiert. Die Autoren behandeln neben den Themen Ethik, Lebensqualitat und Kommunikation die Klassifikation, Entstehung und Diagnostik des Schmerzes sowie dessen medikamentoese, nichtmedikamentoese und chirurgische Therapie. Die 3., aktualisierte Auflage wurde um Kapitel zur Patientenverfugung, klinischen Ernahrung und Palliativversorgung von Demenzpatienten erganzt.

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