TY  - BOOK
AU  - Emanuel,Linda
TI  - Palliative care: core skills and clinical competencies
SN  - 9781416025979
AV  - HNQ MT 
U1  - 616.029 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Philadelphia
PB  - Saunders Elsevier
KW  - Palliative Treatment
KW  - Terminal Care
KW  - Palliative Care
KW  - Clinical Competence
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Section I: Palliative Care: Core Skills The Philosophy and Historical Origins Comprehensive Assessment Negotiating Goals of Care along the Trajectory of Illness Loss and Creative Adaptation Advance Care Planning Communicating Serious Information Cultural Issues Assisted Suicide Legal and Ethical Issues Pain Management Management of Dyspnea, Nausea, Anorexia Management of Anxiety, Depression, Delirium Management of Constipation, Incontinence, Sexual Dysfunction Management of Other Common Symptoms Withdrawing and Withholding Interventions Last Days of Living Grief and Bereavement Section II: Palliative Care for Specific Types of Illness Cancer HIV/AIDS Heart failure Alzheimer's Disease Renal Failure Cirrhosis Palliative Surgery Chronic Diseases Clinical Trials Section III: Service Delivery The Interdisciplinary Team Nursing Care Social Work Care Pastoral Care Guidelines Integration Consult Services Dedicated Services - Wards, Hospice, Ambulatory Care, Day Care, Home Care Section IV: The Social Setting of Palliative Care The Impact of Terminal illness on Household Economics The Impact of Policies Regarding Ovoid Availability The Potential of Palliative Care to reduce economic suffering due to terminal illness Micro-economic Development of Health Care services among economically challenged households Palliative Care: Global Perspectives Appendices: Formulary Reimbursement Mechanisms Resources for Professionals Resources for Patients and Caregivers
ER  -