Edition: 1st
Authors/Editor: Hester, Joan; Sykes, Nigel; Peat, Sue
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0-19-921908-7
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score: 94This book describes specifically the difficult pain problems that are now faced in palliative care and highlights the need for greater collaboration between the disciplines of pain medicine and palliative care. It refers to the psychological and spiritual needs of patients, and provides patient experience data on specialist techniques. The book is an invaluable resource for all healthcare professionals working in palliative care, pain management, and primary care to inform them about the range of interventional techniques available, with evidence of efficacy, side effects and management advice.