02805nam 2200565Ia 450 991078648800332120230801225400.01-283-83608-41-907830-67-79781907836797(CKB)2670000000278740(EBL)1069420(OCoLC)818847054(SSID)ssj0000849908(PQKBManifestationID)11436763(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000849908(PQKBWorkID)10825215(PQKB)11149632(MiAaPQ)EBC1069420(Au-PeEL)EBL1069420(CaPaEBR)ebr10626688(CaONFJC)MIL414858(EXLCZ)99267000000027874020121119d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe palliative approach[electronic resource] a resource for healthcare workers /Erica Cameron-TaylorKeswick M & K Update Ltdc20121 online resource (125 p.)Includes index.1-905539-67-3 Front cover; Prelims; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 What is palliative care?; Chapter 2 The palliative approach; Chapter 3 Care of the elderly and dementia; Chapter 4 Old age; Chapter 5 Death and dying; Chapter 6 Malignancy; Chapter 7 Organ failure; Chapter 8 Neurodegenerative disorders; Chapter 9 The rise of chronic disease and the 'oldest old'; Chapter 10 Recognising and treating the dying patient; Chapter 11 Medical treatment versus medical care; Chapter 12 The good referral; Chapter 13 Grief and loss; Chapter 14 Caring for the carer; Chapter 15 Difficult discussionsChapter 16 The angel at the end of the bedAppendix Case Studies; IndexThis helpful book offers a simple and commonsense introduction to the care of patients in the generalist setting for whom a palliative approach is deemed appropriate. Many of these patients may be living at home or in care homes, and many may be months or even years away from the terminal phase of illness. With the aid of real-life examples and case studies, this text aims to give a wide range of healthcare professionals an understanding of, and competence in, the provision of holistic, supportive care that is focused on comfort and quality of life.Palliative treatmentHandbooks, manuals, etcTerminally illServices forPalliative treatmentTerminally illServices for.610.73072Cameron-Taylor Erica1578677MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910786488003321The palliative approach3858267UNINA