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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

ISBN-100070348839

ISBN-139780070348837

eBay Product ID (ePID)102895718

Product Key Features

Number of Pages464 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Name20 Common Problems: End-Of-Life Care

Publication Year2001

SubjectDeath & Dying, Family & General Practice, Terminal Care

TypeTextbook

AuthorBarry M. Kinzbrunner

Subject AreaSocial Science, Medical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight32.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-030452

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal362.1/75

Table Of ContentPreparing Patients for Enf of Life Care How to Decide When End of Life Care is Needed: Predicting Prognosis How to Help Patients Access End of Life Care How to Inform the Patient: Breaking Bad News How to Work with an Interdisciplinary Team How to Measure Quality of Life near the End of Life Common Symptoms at the End of Life Pain Dyspnea Gastrointestinal Symptoms Disorders of the Nervous System Disorders of the Skin and Mucous Membranes Depression and Other common Symptoms Near the End of Life The Last Days: The Actively Dying Patient Psychosocial and Spiritual Disorders Near the End of Life Bereavement Ethical Issues and Controversies Near the End of Life Advance Directives and the Question of CPR Nutritional Support and Parenteral Hydration Near the End of Life Diagnostic Studies and Invasive Therapies Near the End of Life Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Special Groups End of Life Care for Patients with HIV Care of the Pediatric Patient Near the End of Life

SynopsisThis text enables physicians to decide when their patients need end of life care, defining the necessary components of end of life care, and helping physicians understand the different ways that end of life car e may be provided in the United States. The book explores each topic f rom the point of view of the physician as well as from the perspective of the patient, the family, and other health care disciplines involve d (nurse, social worker, chaplain). Sections on ethical controversies and special groups (HIV patients and pediatric patients) are also inc luded., * Discusses common problems in caring for patients who are dying * Topics are covered from the perspective of patients, families, and all others, Discusses common problems in caring for patients who are dying * Topics are covered from the perspective of patients, families, and all others

LC Classification NumberR726.8