Palliative medicine : a case-based manual
(Print Material)
Contributors
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2022.
Format
Print Material
Edition
Fourth edition.
ISBN
9780198837008
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Naas General Hospital Library | 616.029 | On Shelf |
| Naas General Hospital Library | 616.029 | On Shelf |
| Our Lady’s Hospital Library, Navan | 616.029 | On Shelf |
| Portiuncula University Hospital | 616.029/MAC | On Shelf |
| University Hospital Kerry | 616.029/MAC | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2022.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 403 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780198837008
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Advance care planning (ACP) conversations and goals of care (GOC) discussions prepare patients and their substitute decision makers for medical decision making. When rooted in a patient's values and person-centred in approach, ACP and GOC discussions can optimize the likelihood a person receives care that is concordant with their goals. This chapter explores the definitions and clinical processes for ACP and GOC discussions and describes how a patient's values and goals can directly inform medical decision making. Differences in ACP among healthy individuals and seriously ill, common communication challenges and the pitfalls of a treatment-centered approach are described. We underscore the importance of illness understanding and provide tips on addressing prognosis. Finally, health care system impacts of ACP and GOC are considered"-- Provided by publisher.