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The philosophy of palliative care : critique and reconstruction /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Randall, Fiona
Other Authors: Downie, R. S. (Robert Silcock)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subjects:
Palliative treatment > Philosophy.
Palliative treatment > Moral and ethical aspects.
Palliative Care > ethics.
Philosophy, Medical.
Table of Contents:
  • Roots, traditions and philosophy
  • Quality of life
  • Autonomy, dignity, respect and the patient-centered approach
  • Relatives
  • Control of symptoms and prolongation of life
  • Resuscitation and advance statements
  • Assessment and treatment of psychosocial and spiritual problems
  • Resource allocation
  • Critique and reconstruction : some suggestions for a better way