Discusses the principles and skills of palliative care, including trust building, listening, and narrative medicine, applied specifically to patients dealing with advanced cancer, treatment decisions, and end-of-life concerns.
This book provides a medical specialty board review resource focused on Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care specifically tailored for Physician Associates, including sections on enhanced communication.
A comprehensive, practical guide for managing symptoms and providing holistic support in palliative care settings, designed for medical professionals and trainees.
A medical revision resource focused on palliative care guidelines. Content covers the initiation and titration of strong opioids (morphine) for cancer pain and breakthrough pain, highlighting guidance from NICE (2012) and SIGN (2008) regarding dosage calculation, laxative use, and management of common side effects like nausea and drowsiness.
A concise, practical handbook designed for quick clinical reference, covering pain management, symptom control, psychological support, and ethical considerations in end-of-life care. Updated with the latest evidence-based guidelines.
This book provides essential strategies and practical frameworks for effective patient-provider communication in end-of-life care, covering topics such as breaking bad news, managing difficult emotions, and navigating family discussions in palliative settings.
A pocket-sized reference detailing the latest protocols for acute and chronic pain management, symptom control, and compassionate end-of-life care for patients with serious illnesses.
Examines issues relevant to children and young people living with serious illness and their families through a health psychology lens. It covers general palliative and holistic care needs, the nuances of caring relationships, vulnerabilities in facing shortened life prognosis, end-of-life issues, grief, and bereavement, offering a deep exploration of how individuals navigate their palliative care lived experiences.
This book, part of the 'Challenging Cases in' series, presents complex case studies in Palliative Care, complete with expert commentary from consultants and senior lecturers in the field.
This book covers the whole gamut of processes involved from the point of diagnosis till the woman is declared cancer free. It covers diagnosis, medical treatment options, physical and psychosocial side effects, complementary therapies, and the importance of patient-centered care to improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. It aims to present all required information in simple language for patients and caregivers.
A volume discussing the development, structure, and application of mineralized collagen materials used as bone graft substitutes. It covers topics related to natural bone tissue composition and biomimetic approaches in regenerative medicine and orthopedics.
A comprehensive textbook covering fundamental principles of nutrition science, energy balance, macronutrients, and micronutrients. It addresses nutrition across the lifespan, community health aspects, weight management, and clinical diet therapy for various conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, and nutritional support in surgery and cancer.
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Comprehensive guidelines for visual acuity assessment, including how to measure spatial capacity, quantify high contrast vision loss, and monitor disease progression. Details cover factors influencing accurate testing, standards for recording VA (Snellen and ETDRS), and protocols for measuring very low acuity (Count Fingers, Hand Motions, Light Perception).
A comprehensive review covering strabismus terminology, actions of extra-ocular muscles, diagnosis and classification of deviations (esotropia, exotropia, vertical strabismus, A and V patterns), sensory adaptation to strabismus, evaluation methods (Cover Test, Prism Cover Test, Hess screen), and detailed surgical procedures including muscle recession, resection, adjustable sutures, and management of complications.
A foundational guide detailing the systematic ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) approach used for initial assessment and management of critically ill patients. It covers stabilization techniques, physical assessment findings (e.g., respiratory rate, pulse characteristics, capillary refill time), and immediate interventions for conditions like airway obstruction, respiratory distress, and shock.
A focused volume addressing the predictors, prevalence, and clinical perspectives surrounding sudden cardiac death. This text belongs to the Cardiology Research and Clinical Developments series.
This patient booklet explains the recommendations in the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) clinical guideline concerning the immediate assessment and treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome (heart attack and unstable angina). It is intended for patients, families, and carers, covering investigation, early treatment, continuing care, and complications.
This Fifth Edition is edited by Catherine Williams and Amy Nickson, has been revised and updated by contributors, and is based on the Fourth Edition of Lecture Notes: Emergency Medicine.
