| Description |
xx, 288 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Jones and Bartlett series on oncology |
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Jones and Bartlett series on oncology
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| Contents |
1. The Historical Development of Hospice and Palliative Care / David A. Bennahum -- 2. The Interdisciplinary Team / N. Elizabeth Eustler and Jeanne M. Martinez -- 3. Eligibility and Reimbursement for Hospice and Palliative Care / Constance M. Dahlin -- 4. Hospice/Palliative Care Settings / Judith A. Kitzes, Betty L. Schmoll and Carol E. Dixon -- 5. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in Hospice / Michele Y. Lee -- 6. Communication at the End of Life / Jacqueline Mauk -- 7. Ethical Issues in Hospice Care / David Barnard -- 8. Legal Issues in Hospice and Palliative Care / Lynn McKeever -- 9. Spiritual Care of the Dying Person / Constance B. McPeak -- 10. General Issues: Fatigue, Dyspnea, and Constipation / Diletta M. Renier-Berg -- 11. Principles of Pain Management / Marijo Letizia -- 12. Pharmacotherapy for Chronic Pain / Robert P. Anderson -- 13. Cultural Competence in Hospice and Palliative Care / Polly Mazanac and Judith A. Kitzes -- 14. Palliation in Noncancer Disease / Brad Stuart -- 15. Grief and Bereavement Issues in Hospice/Palliative Care / M. Murray Mayo -- 16. Care of the Patient as Death Approaches in the Hospice/Palliative Care Setting / Walter B. Forman and Denice Kopchak Sheehan -- 17. Death Education and Family Support / Diana Longeway -- 18. Solving Issues in Hospice/Palliative Care through the Use of Case Problems / Walter B. Forman -- 19. The Information Superhighway and Palliative Care / Dennis Pacl -- 20. Community Resources for Hospice/Palliative Care Patients / N. Elizabeth Eustler |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Hospice care.
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Palliative treatment.
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Hospice Care.
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Palliative Care.
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| Author |
Forman, Walter B.
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| LC no. |
2002034161 |
| ISBN |
0763715662 |
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