Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine
Paperback. Dementia is a growing issue, exacerbated by improvements in health care which have led to an ageing population. This book concentrates on advanced disease and addresses issues such as pain management, decision-making, communication, the Mental Health Capacity Act, dementia in the younger patient, and the carer's perspective. Editor(s): Pace, Victor; Treloar, Adrian; Scott, Sharon. Series: Oxford Specialist Handbooks in End of Life Care. Num Pages: 448 pages, 6 black and white line drawings. BIC Classification: MJND; MJX; MMC; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 101 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199237807
- ISBN
- 9780199237807
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Condition: New
€ 81.72
€ 81.72
Paperback. F. Visser Editor(s): Quill, Timothy E.; Battin, Margaret P. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801880704
- ISBN
- 9780801880704
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Condition: New
€ 44.92
€ 44.92
Paperback. This inspirational biography on Therese Vanier, published with the full support of the Vanier family and with contributions drawn from far and wide, serves as a critical assessment of Therese's legacy, a tribute to her life and as an inspiration to others to follow her example. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; HRCS; MMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780232532517
- ISBN
- 9780232532517
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.18
€ 21.99
€ 17.18
Paperback. With a focus on palliative care provision across a range of different clinical settings, Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and Young People is a comprehensive new resource that explores care in the home, the hospice and hospital. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJW; MMC; MQCL3; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656143
- ISBN
- 9780470656143
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Condition: New
€ 47.37
€ 47.37
Paperback. With contributions from an international group of expert educators, clinicians, and parents, this book takes a truly interdisciplinary approach to pediatric palliative care, presenting best practices, clear instruction, and the latest information and research for anyone involved in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care. Editor(s): Carter, Brian S.; Levetown, Marcia; Friebert, Sarah E. Num Pages: 560 pages, 11, 11 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBP; MJW; MMC; MQCL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 229 x 37. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401492
- ISBN
- 9781421401492
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.62
€ 40.99
€ 35.62
Paperback. Palliative Care Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for nursing students, health and social care practitioners, and all those involved in palliative care delivery, both in the clinical and home setting. Editor(s): Ingleton, C.; Larkin, P. J. Series: At a Glance (Nursing and Healthcare). Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118759219
- ISBN
- 9781118759219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.90
€ 51.90
Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide to providing excellent end of life care. It covers the pathway of care at the end of life, from initial conversations about end of life care and assessment and planning, to care in different settings, multi-agency care, and providing a good death. Case studies and reflective questions feature throughout. Num Pages: 224 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; MMC; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053648
- ISBN
- 9781849053648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.28
€ 33.28
Paperback. One-third of the world's population is infected with the TB bacillus and up to ten per cent of these individuals will go on to develop tuberculosis. This title focuses on the changing medical, social, and cultural understanding of the disease and engages in a wider debate about the role of narrative in the social history of medicine. Series: McGill-Queen's/Associated Medical Services Studies in the History of Medicine. Num Pages: 243 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFH; MJCL; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773536012
- ISBN
- 9780773536012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.59
€ 40.59
Paperback. Provides a comprehensive understanding of palliative care. This title examines the roots of the field, explores the key legal and ethical issues, discusses the development of palliative care, and presents ideas on policies that can improve access to palliative care. Editor(s): Meier, Diane E.; Isaacs, Stephen L.; Hughes, Robert. Series: Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Anthology. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MMC; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 179 x 24. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470527177
- ISBN
- 9780470527177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.68
€ 92.68
Paperback. Niethammer's compelling personal experiences combined with the latest research make this a compassionate and invaluable resource for physicians, nurses, social workers, teachers, parents-for all who care for sick and dying children and adolescents. Translator(s): Hill, Victoria W. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJW; MMC; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421404561
- ISBN
- 9781421404561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.63
€ 36.63
Hardback. Niethammer's compelling personal experiences combined with the latest research make this a compassionate and invaluable resource for physicians, nurses, social workers, teachers, parents-for all who care for sick and dying children and adolescents. Translator(s): Hill, Victoria W. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJW; MMC; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421404554
- ISBN
- 9781421404554
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Condition: New
€ 60.93€ 56.07
€ 60.93
€ 56.07
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608821990
- ISBN
- 9781608821990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 33.80
€ 50.99
€ 33.80
Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Editor(s): Mason, Christina. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100300
- ISBN
- 9781843100300
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Condition: New
€ 34.48
€ 34.48
Paperback. Palliative Nursing is an evidence-based practical guide for nurses working in areas of practice where general palliative care is provided. This may be in hospitals, nursing homes, dementia units, the community and any other clinical areas which are not classified as specialist palliative care. Editor(s): Stevens, Elaine; Jackson, Susan; Milligan, Stuart. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 174 x 18. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405169974
- ISBN
- 9781405169974
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Condition: New
€ 60.85
€ 60.85
Paperback. This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; MMC; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052900
- ISBN
- 9781849052900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99
€ 30.99
Hardback. Living in Death's Shadow is essential reading for everyone seeking to understand what it means to live with someone suffering from a chronic, fatal condition, including cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer's, and heart disease. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ; LNTJ; MBX; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421421841
- ISBN
- 9781421421841
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.02
€ 45.99
€ 38.02
Paperback. Soul Midwives are holistic and spiritual companions to the dying. They draw on traditional skills, applying them to our modern world to ease the passage of those who are dying. Suitable for anyone with an open and compassionate heart and a desire to help others, this book guides them through the core principles and techniques of this practice. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Hay House UK Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848507036
- ISBN
- 9781848507036
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Paperback. Many cancer patients are seen in outpatient clinics, general medical wards and general and specialist surgical wards as well as oncology units. There patients can have varied palliative care needs and it is the responsibility of those nursing them to be aware of these needs and how to respond to them. Num Pages: 240 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: MMC; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562623
- ISBN
- 9781861562623
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Condition: New
€ 62.14
€ 62.14
Hardback. Num Pages: 356 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MMC; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Guilford Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781462508044
- ISBN
- 9781462508044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.07
€ 103.07
Paperback. Describes the different types of palliative care models currently used and evaluates their efficacy and cost-effectiveness. The most prevalent symptoms encountered are highlighted as well as the assessment and management of these symptoms, and the instruments used to measure quality of life. Num Pages: 172 pages, 15. BIC Classification: MMC; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058181
- ISBN
- 9780632058181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.69
€ 70.69