Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine
Paperback. This is the first book to approach the concept of suffering from the perspective of nurses. The concept is of central importance in the growing field of palliative care and has special meaning for nurses who are intimately involved in caring for people experiencing serious illness or nearing the end of life. Num Pages: 144 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC; MQC; MQCL9. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195333121
- ISBN
- 9780195333121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.92
€ 72.92
paperback. Preceded by Transitions in dying and bereavement: a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care / by Victoria Hospice Society and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright. c2003. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH; MMC; MQCL9; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Health Professions Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781938870651
- ISBN
- 9781938870651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.62
€ 70.62
The Quiet Killer. Emphysema/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Hedrick, Hannah L.; Kutscher, Austin H.. Ed(S...
Hardback. This work covers emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), offering new hope and insight for sufferers and their loved ones. Editor(s): American Institute of Life-Threatening Illness and Loss. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MJL; MMC; MQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841734
- ISBN
- 9780810841734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.29
€ 101.29
Textbook of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care: Expert Consul...
Wolfe Md Mph, Joanne, Hinds Rn Phd Faan, P...
Hardcover. Intends to inform interdisciplinary teams about palliative care of children with life-threatening illness. This title addresses domains such as language and communication, symptoms and quality of life, and the spectrum of life-threatening illnesses. It shows how a collaborative, interdisciplinary care strategy benefits patients and their families. Num Pages: 512 pages, Approx. 101 illustrations (94 in full color). BIC Classification: MJW; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 218 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1456. Expert Consult Premium Edition: Enhanced Online Features and Print. Expert Consult Premium Edition: Enhanced Online Features and Print. 512 pages, Approx. 101 illustrations (94 in full color). Intends to inform interdisciplinary teams about palliative care of children with life-threatening illness. This title addresses domains such as language and communication, symptoms and quality of life, and the spectrum of life-threatening illnesses. It shows how a collaborative, interdisciplinary care strategy benefits patients and their families. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MJW; MMC. Dimension: 284 x 218 x 26. Weight: 1478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Saunders
- Edition
- 1 Har/Psc
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781437702620
- ISBN
- 9781437702620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.20
€ 136.20
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.85
€ 45.85
Paperback. Enck places great emphasis on enhancing the quality of life while addressing the most common symptoms of terminal illness. Series: The Johns Hopkins Series in Hematology/Oncology. Num Pages: 248 pages, 11, 1 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801867668
- ISBN
- 9780801867668
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.95
€ 49.95
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Fallon, Marie; Hanks, Geoffrey. Series: ABC S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 87 illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 212 x 6. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405130790
- ISBN
- 9781405130790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.37
€ 58.37
paperback. The first comprehensive, clinically focused guide to help hospitalists and other hospital-based clinicians provide quality palliative care in the inpatient setting. Editor(s): Pantilat, Steven Z., MD; Anderson, Wendy; Gonzales, Matthew; Widera, Eric. Series Editor(s): Flanders, Scott A.; Saint, Sanjay. Series: Hospital Medicine: Current Concepts. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118772577
- ISBN
- 9781118772577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.34
€ 111.34
Paperback. Offers a moving account of what is at stake in ongoing debates over the legalization of medical marijuana Num Pages: 272 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814716670
- ISBN
- 9780814716670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.43
€ 32.99
€ 29.43
Paperback. How is it possible for practitioners of the healing arts to cope with the deaths of children and the devastating grief of their families? This book focuses on the grieving process of physicians and nurses for their child patients. It provides information to those already in the medical profession. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: MJW; MMC; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 219 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780295986531
- ISBN
- 9780295986531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.58
€ 32.99
€ 29.58
Hardback. Designed to take a physician with no acupuncture experience through the history and science of acupuncture, and lead him through the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and treatments possible in this new discipline. Num Pages: 760 pages, 415 color plates (approx.). BIC Classification: MMC; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Thieme Publishing Group Germany
- Number of pages
- 760
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783131417916
- ISBN
- 9783131417916
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.83
€ 104.83
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.51
€ 63.51
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.46€ 57.37
€ 62.46
€ 57.37
Paperback. This is a practical, accessible guide for nurses on the management and care of the dying and deceased patient. It outlines the practicalities and legal issues associated with death, the principles of caring for a patient who is dying, and the principles of dealing with death, both expected and unexpected. Editor(s): Jevon, Philip. Series: Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC; MQCA; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 124 x 15. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183390
- ISBN
- 9781405183390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 45.89
€ 45.99
€ 45.89
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
€ 72.33
€ 72.33
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
€ 96.24
€ 96.24
Paperback. Aspects include psychosocial, spiritual and physical needs of the patient. Care and treatment are considered in a multidisciplinary and complementary way. Patient centered coverage considers treatment and care of the dying in all settings in major diseases. A highly integrated approach to pain and symptom control, including complementary therapies. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MMC; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470058855
- ISBN
- 9780470058855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.00
€ 61.00
Hardback. A resource on end-of-life care for healthcare practitioners who work with the terminally ill and their families. It addresses practice with people who have specific illnesses such as AIDS, bone marrow disease, and cancer and more. It also includes content on trauma and developmental issues for children, adults, and the aging who are dying. Editor(s): Berzoff, Joan; Silverman, Phyllis Rolfe. Series: End of Life Care: A Series. Num Pages: 928 pages, 6 tables, 4 figures illus. BIC Classification: MMC; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 928
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127943
- ISBN
- 9780231127943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.95€ 85.37
€ 111.95
€ 85.37
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.84
€ 48.84
Paperback. This book explores the supportive role music therapy can play in the end-of-life care. Through real-life accounts, it looks at how to create a therapeutic relationship, help patients to reach final goals, work within cultural contexts and deal with difficult emotions. It also considers how best to support the families of the dying. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMC; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849059367
- ISBN
- 9781849059367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.37
€ 34.37