Oxford textbook of palliative medicine
(Print Material)
Contributors
Cherny, Nathan I., editor.
Fallon, Marie, editor.
Kaasa, Stein, editor.
Portenoy, Russell K., editor.
Currow, David, editor.
Fallon, Marie, editor.
Kaasa, Stein, editor.
Portenoy, Russell K., editor.
Currow, David, editor.
Published
Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2021.
Format
Print Material
Edition
Sixth edition.
ISBN
9780198900597
Status
Description
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cork University Hospital Library | W 616.029 OXFO | On Shelf |
| University Hospital Kerry | 616.029/OXF | On Shelf |
| University Hospital Kerry | 616.029/OXF | On Shelf |
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Published
Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2021.
Edition
Sixth edition.
Physical Desc
xxi, 1386 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780198900597
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The new edition of Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine been rigorously updated to offer a truly global perspective, highlighting the best current evidence-based practices, and collective wisdom from more than 200 experts around the world. The book covers all the new and emerging topics, updated, and restructured to reflect major developments in the increasingly widespread acceptance of palliative medicine as a fundamental public health need. The sixth edition includes new sections devoted to family and caregiver issues, cardio-respiratory symptoms and disorders, and genitourinary symptoms and disorders. The multi-disciplinary nature of palliative care is emphasized throughout, covering areas from ethical and communication issues, the treatment of symptoms, and the management of pain"-- Provided by publisher.