Description
Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology — Fifth Edition
This palliative and supportive oncology reference covers the physical, psychosocial and ethical dimensions of caring for people with serious illness and malignancy. Its multidisciplinary approach addresses needs during treatment, advanced disease and end-of-life care.
Clinical and Scientific Coverage
- Goals of palliative and supportive care.
- Assessment and management of pain and other physical symptoms.
- Fatigue, nausea, appetite change and respiratory symptoms.
- Psychosocial, spiritual and family-centered care.
- Communication, shared decisions and advance care planning.
- Supportive care during anticancer therapy.
- Care coordination, last-days care and bereavement.
How to Use This Reference
Use the chapters for structured study and targeted review of the major concepts in the specialty. Diagnoses, medications, treatment techniques and professional standards should be checked against contemporary guidance where they may have evolved since publication.
Intended Readers
Palliative care physicians, oncologists, nurses, allied health professionals and healthcare trainees.
PDF Product Information
Language: English.
Listed format: PDF eBook.
Edition: As specified in the title. The listing supplies a PDF reference, not a consultation service, formal course, CME credits or care package. Local practice guidelines remain relevant for clinical care.
The product does not include printed materials or additional platform access unless the specific package states otherwise.
