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'Many programs are discussed in detail, which enable readers to understand palliative medicine trends throughout the world and have an understanding of impactful strategies that have been helpful to patients, families, and clinicians. The history of the profession is also covered beautifully, invoking pride in how far the profession has advanced over the past 50 years, starting with the early work of Dame Cicely Saunders.' Leah D Ward, MSN, MA, A-GNP-C, ACHPN (Aspire Health), Doody Enterprises

"""... a succinct and thorough review of industry trends and evidence-based practice … individual chapters represent a vast knowledge base."" - Doody's Review"

""... a succinct and thorough review of industry trends and evidence-based practice … individual chapters represent a vast knowledge base."" - Doody's Review

'Many programs are discussed in detail, which enable readers to understand palliative medicine trends throughout the world and have an understanding of impactful strategies that have been helpful to patients, families, and clinicians. The history of the profession is also covered beautifully, invoking pride in how far the profession has advanced over the past 50 years, starting with the early work of Dame Cicely Saunders.' Leah D Ward, MSN, MA, A-GNP-C, ACHPN (Aspire Health), Doody Enterprises

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Eduardo Bruera, MD, FAAHPM is Professor and Chair, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA Irene J. Higginson, OBE, BMedSci, BMBS, PhD, FMedSci, FRCP, FFPHM is Professor and Director, Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, King's College London, UK Charles F. von Gunten, MD, PhD is Vice President, Medical Affairs, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio, USA Tatsuya Morita, MD is Director, Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Seirei Mikatahara General Hospital, Hamamatsu, and Adjunct Professor, Kyoto University, Japan

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