Palliative Medicine Secrets

Dr. Joishy and a group of internationally recognised contributors, with a focus on interdisciplinary care, cover in question-and-answer format all the important elements of this new speciality of medicine. Covered are pain and symptom management as well as care for physiological, emotional, social, and spiritual well being of the patient.* Quick and practical reference for making on-the-spot decisions in palliative care.* Offers solutions to ethical dilemmas facing caregivers in the terminal stages of illness.* Perfect for preparing for boards in palliative care.* Appropriate for nurses taking hospice nursing qualification exam.* Supplemental book for pain management boards.