Overview

The fourth edition of this, the 'first' textbook of palliative care, continues to provide a concise, but authoritative, guide to the provision of palliative care. The text has been thoroughly revised and reorganized throughout to reflect the recent pace of change in this rapidly moving field. Coverage is comprehensive, ranging from symptom control through to legal and ethical issues, with emphasis throughout on practical guidelines and advice. The introduction of mini-contents lists and key points, and increased use of tables and explanatory line figures, has improved the user friendly quality of the text, and the reader will be able to 'dip-in' to the book whenever it is needed and access information quickly. Palliative care has now become firmly established beyond malignant conditions, and this is reflected fully in this new edition which includes issues specific to AIDS, neurodegenerative disorders, progressive lung conditions, end-stage renal disease and cardiac failure. Other improvements include alphabetical re-organization of the symptom control section, increased coverage of communication and psychosocial issues and spiritual care, and a widened discussion of ethical concerns. Retaining its St Christopher's roots through the experienced editorial team, the multiprofessional nature of palliative care is reflected in the choice of contributors from a wide range of disciplines. Palliative physicians, oncologists, general practitioners, nurses and other health professionals caring for patients with advanced, progressive diseases will continue to find this an invaluable handbook to be referred to often in the clinical setting.

Full Product Details

Author:   Polly Edmonds ,  Nigel Sykes ,  John Wiles
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Edition:   4th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.082kg
ISBN:  

9780340763131

ISBN 10:   0340763132
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   27 August 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

General Introduction Communication Audit, outcomes and quality of life in palliative care A-Z of symptoms Symptom assessment Anorexia and cachexia Anxiety Breathlessness Confusion and psychosis Constipation and diarrhoea Cough Depression, sadness, hopelessness and suicide Drowsiness and fatigue Dying Dysphagia Hiccup Insomnia Nausea & vomiting Oral symptoms Management of pain Puritis Sweating Management of urinary symptoms Clinical Challenges in Malignant Disease Fractures and impending fractures Haemorrhage Fits Superior vena cava obstruction and spinal cord compression Diabetes Hypercalcaemia and hyponatraemia Malignant ascites Pleural effusions Malignant wounds Lymphoedema Clinical challenges in non-malignant disease Overview HIV and AIDS Neurodegenerative conditions including dementia and stroke Cardiac, renal and liver failure Respiratory disease Psychosocial, spiritual and ethical issues Psychosocial dimensions of care Cultural issues in palliatve care Emotional impact of palliative care on staff Equal access in palliative care Spiritual concerns Ethical issues Organisation issues for palliative care professionals Multi-professional team work The primary health care team The home care team The hospital palliative care team Specialist palliative day care Travel abroad Rehabilitation Accessing information: the role of the internet Appendix: Drug data Appendix: Syringe driver drug compatability guide

Reviews

This is the fourth edition of a landmark text first published in 1978, edited by dame Cicely Saunders. Comparing it to the slim 250 - page second edition that I purchased in 1984 is a testament to the legacy that Dame Cicely has left us.This is a comprehensive book that includes a vast amount of information, including non-malignant disease as well as cancer. It deserves a place on the library shelf in any palliative care unit. -- International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care 20051101

Author Information

Nigel Sykes is Head of Medicine and Consultant in Palliative Medicine, St Christopher's Hospice, London, and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Palliative Medicine, King's College, University of London, UK Polly Edmonds is Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Honorary Senior Lecturer, King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK John Wiles is Consultant in Palliative Medicine at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, Kent, and Medical Director, Harris HospisCare, Orpington, UK

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