This brand new edition pulls together the most up-to-date information on this complex, multidisciplinary area in a practical, user-friendly manner. It deals with the important social and psychological aspects for palliative care of people with incurable diseases including quality of life, communication and bereavement issues.
About the Author
Marie Fallon, St Columba's Hospice Chair of Palliative Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Geoffrey Hanks, Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Features
The famous ABC series, as serialised in the BMJ
Brand new edition pulling together the most up-to-date information on this complex, multidisciplinary area in a practical, user friendly manner
Written by specialists and primary care workers
Common medical problems and pain relief are covered with clear guidance on normal and higher drug dosages
The important social and psychological aspects are dealt with in full, including quality of life
