Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care

Oxford Medical Handbooks

by Max Watson (editor), Stephen Ward (Editor), Nandini Vallath (Editor)

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care returns for a third edition, maintaining the concise yet comprehensive format suited to the busy practitioner for quick access to key information, and fully updated to reflect changes in the palliative care landscape.

Featuring an increased emphasis on non-malignant diseases such as dementia, this authoritative text combines evidence-based care with the bedside experience of experienced palliative care professionals to give the reader a complete overview of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care for the end-of-life patient. Symptom management is covered in detail, with updated formulary tables and syringe driver protocols, and a new chapter on international perspectives to broaden the reader's perception of methods for delivering end-of-life care.

The third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care is the essential companion for all of those working with adults, children, and families with palliative care needs, in both hospital and community settings.

The following correction has been made online and will be included in the first reprint. Readers can get in touch with us directly using the contact details on the back of the book or at our online form via the address below with questions or

Chapter 5. Page 109
The dose for Hyoscine butylbromide sc has been amended in line with NICE guidance ( '20-120 mg 4 hourly' has been corrected to '20-80mg 4 hourly'.

Genres: Medical

976 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.