Management of Advanced Disease, Fourth edition by Polly Edmonds

Management of Advanced Disease, Fourth edition by Polly Edmonds

The fourth edition of this, the 'first' textbook of palliative care, continues to provide a concise, but authoritative, guide to the provision of palliative care. The text has been thoroughly revised and reorganized throughout to reflect the recent pace of change in this rapidly moving field. Coverage is comprehensive, ranging from symptom control through to legal and ethical issues, with emphasis throughout on practical guidelines and advice. The introduction of mini-contents lists and key points, and increased use of tables and explanatory line figures, has improved the user friendly quality of the text, and the reader will be able to 'dip-in' to the book whenever it is needed and access information quickly. Palliative care has now become firmly established beyond malignant conditions, and this is reflected fully in this new edition which includes issues specific to AIDS, neurodegenerative disorders, progressive lung conditions, end-stage renal disease and cardiac failure. Other improvements include alphabetical re-organization of the symptom control section, increased coverage of communication and psychosocial issues and spiritual care, and a widened discussion of ethical concerns. Retaining its St Christopher's roots through the experienced editorial team, the multiprofessional nature of palliative care is reflected in the choice of contributors from a wide range of disciplines. Palliative physicians, oncologists, general practitioners, nurses and other health professionals caring for patients with advanced, progressive diseases will continue to find this an invaluable handbook to be referred to often in the clinical setting.

This is the fourth edition of a landmark text first published in 1978, edited by dame Cicely SaundersComparing it to the slim 250 - page second edition that I purchased in 1984 is a testament to the legacy that Dame Cicely has left us.

This is a comprehensive book that includes a vast amount of information, including non-malignant disease as well as cancer. It deserves a place on the library shelf in any palliative care unit.

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

Nigel Sykes is Head of Medicine and Consultant in Palliative Medicine, St Christopher's Hospice, London, and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Palliative Medicine, King's College, University of London, UK Polly Edmonds is Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Honorary Senior Lecturer, King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK John Wiles is Consultant in Palliative Medicine at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, Kent, and Medical Director, Harris HospisCare, Orpington, UK

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ISBN 13	9780340763131
ISBN 10	0340763132
Title	Management of Advanced Disease, Fourth edition
Author	Polly Edmonds
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2004-08-27
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.