Palliative Care: Core Skills and Clinical Competencies
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736 pagesTap into expert guidance on all aspects of palliative care in one reference.Enhance pain management with a better understanding of the molecular and physiological mechanisms of suffering.Quickly review specific treatment protocols for both malignant and non-malignant illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, heart failure, renal failure, and cirrhosis.Recognize the characteristic features of specific illnesses and master the core clinical skills needed to manage their symptoms, including surgical palliation.Identify and meet the needs of special populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients.Access at-a-glance information on pharmacology-mechanisms of action, indications in palliative care, incompatibility, adverse effects, dosage, and administration-with a formulary of commonly used palliative drugs.Better understand and manage the common and unique challenges associated with delivering palliative care in various social settings.Educate patients and their families on the options available to them with the aid of helpful resources and an appendix outlining reimbursement mechanisms.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1416025979
ISBN13:9781416025979
Release Date:August 2007
Publisher:Saunders
Length:736 Pages
Weight:1.95 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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