Emphasising the multi-disciplinary nature of palliative care, the fourth edition of this text also looks at the individual professional roles that contribute to the best-quality palliative care.
This new edition includes 66 completely new chapters and has more emphasis on non-malignant disease and complementary therapies. The authoritative contributions come from over 150 renowned experts.
Pulling together up-to-date information in a practical manner, 'ABC of Palliative Care' covers common medical problems and pain relief, with clear guidance on normal and higher drug dosages.
Updated to include information on AIDS, nausea, audit, economics and neuro-surgery, this acclaimed textbook offers the most comprehensive coverage of palliative medicine yet published.