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20 common problems in end-of-life care /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kinzbrunner, Barry M., Weinreb, Neil J., Policzer, Joel S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division, [2002]
Subjects:
Terminal Care > psychology.
Palliative Care > methods.
Advance Directives.
Palliative Care > psychology.
Terminal Care > methods.
Table of Contents:
  • Predicting prognosis : how to decide when end-of-life care is needed
  • How to help patients access end-of-life care
  • How to inform the patient : conveying bad news
  • How to work with an interdisciplinary team
  • Measuring outcomes and quality of life
  • Pain management
  • Dyspnea and other respiratory symptoms
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Neurological symptoms
  • Dermatologic problems
  • Depression and other common symptoms
  • The last days : the actively dying patient
  • Psychosocial and spiritual concerns
  • Bereavement
  • Advance directives and CPR
  • Nutritional support and parenteral hydration
  • Diagnostic tests and invasive procedures
  • Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia
  • End-of-life care for patients with AIDS
  • Care of children near the end of life