Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care

Oxford Medical Handbooks

by Max Watson, Caroline Lucas, Andrew Hoy

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care covers all aspects of palliative care in a concise and succinct format suited to busy professionals who need to access key information in their daily care of patients.

This new edition is revised throughout, with an additional emphasis on the nursing aspects of Palliative Care. The authors have included new sections on international palliative care, self care and liaison palliative care in acute hospitals. There is also extended material on the use of
antibiotics, palliative care research and quality of life issues.

The second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care continues to be an invaluable resource for all health professionals working with adults, children and families with palliative care needs.

Genres: Medical

1088 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

Reviews

[Michael Choi · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent primer

[Abdullah Alhaidari · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a trainee in internal and geriatric medicine undergoing a six months attachment at hospice. I found this book quite easy and helpful compared to other palliative care books and to other Oxford handbooks. Highly recommended as an introduction although it will need an up to date version quite soon. (2009 version)

[Kei · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book a long time ago when I was still in medical school in 2005-2010 (so most likely its older version). Definitely a must-read textbook for medical students, junior physicians, or medical doctors.