| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xx, 288 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Jones and Barlett series in oncology |
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Jones and Barlett series in oncology.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
TABLE OF CONTENTS -- The historical development of hospice and palliative care / David A. Bennahum -- The interdisciplinary team / N. Elizabeth Eustler and Jeanne M. Martinez -- Eligibility and reimbursement for hospice and palliative care / Constance M. Dahlin -- Hospice / palliative care settings / Judith A. Kitzes, Betty L. Schmoll, and Carol E. Dixon -- Continuous quality improvement (CQI) in hospice / Michele Y. Lee -- Communication at the end of life / Jacqueline Mauk -- Ethical issues in hospice care / David Barnard -- Legal issues in hospice and palliative care / Lynn McKeever -- Spiritual care of the dying person / Constance B. McPeak -- General issues : fatigue, dyspnea, and constipation / Diletta M. Renier-Berg. |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT'D -- Principles of pain management / Marijo Letizia -- Pharmacotherapy for chronic pain / Robert P. Anderson -- Cultural competence in hospice and palliative care / Polly Mazanac and Judith A Kitzes -- Palliation in noncancer disease / Brad Stuart -- Grief and bereavement issues in hospice / palliative care / M. Murray Mayo -- Care of the patient as death approaches in the hospice / palliative care setting / Walter B. Forman and Denice Kopchak Sheehan -- Death education and family support / Diana Longeway -- Solving issues in hospice / palliative care through the use of case problems / Walter B. Forman -- The information superhighway and palliative acre / Dennis Pacl -- Community resources for hospice / palliative care patients / N. Elizabeth Eustler. |
| Summary |
Intended as a textbook for those starting out in the field, this collection covers such topics as the historical development of hospice and palliative care; financial and institutional concerns; communication, ethical, and legal concerns; spiritual care; general medical issues; pain management; cultural competence; grief and bereavement; and other issues. The editors all have experience in the field in a variety of New Mexico institutions. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
| Subject |
Hospice care.
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Palliative treatment.
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Hospice Care.
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Palliative Care.
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Hospice care. (OCoLC)fst00960872
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Palliative treatment. (OCoLC)fst01051719
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| Added Author |
Forman, Walter B.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Hospice and palliative care. 2nd ed. Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, ©2003 (OCoLC)606983080 |
| ISBN |
0763715662 |
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9780763715663 |
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