Improving Palliative Care for Cancer
Improving Palliative Care for Cancer

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2001-10-19

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0309074029

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In our society's aggressive pursuit of cures for cancer, we have neglected symptom control and comfort care. Less than one percent of the National Cancer Institute's budget is spent on any aspect of palliative care research or education, despite the half million people who die of cancer each year and the larger number living with cancer and its symptoms. Improving Palliative Care for Cancer examines the barriersâ€"scientific, policy, and socialâ€"that keep those in need from getting good palliative care. It goes on to recommend public- and private-sector actions that would lead to the development of more effective palliative interventions; better information about currently used interventions; and greater knowledge about, and access to, palliative care for all those with cancer who would benefit from it.

Pediatric Palliative Care
Pediatric Palliative Care

Author: Betty Ferrell

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0190244186

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Pediatric palliative care is a field of significant growth as health care systems recognize the benefits of palliative care in areas such as neonatal intensive care, pediatric ICU, and chronic pediatric illnesses. Pediatric Palliative Care, the fourth volume in the HPNA Palliative Nursing Manuals series, highlights key issues related to the field. Chapters address pediatric hospice, symptom management, pediatric pain, the neonatal intensive care unit, transitioning goals of care between the emergency department and intensive care unit, and grief and bereavement in pediatric palliative care. The content of the concise, clinically focused volumes in the HPNA Palliative Nursing Manuals series is one resource for nurses preparing for specialty certification exams and provides a quick-reference in daily practice. Plentiful tables and patient teaching points make these volumes useful resources for nurses.

In Pursuit of a Dignified Life's End
In Pursuit of a Dignified Life's End

Author: Wim Distelmans

Publisher:

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780993268601

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Published to tie in with the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons, and the debate around it, this is a guide to the vexed questions of end-of-life care, including euthanasia, intended both for clinicians and for patients and carers facing these questions who want to be fully informed about their choices. Wim Distelmans is a misunderstood figure. Dubbed 'Dr Death' by the Daily Mail for his support for euthanasia, he is in fact a hugely experienced palliative-care doctor who approaches questions related to the end of life with honesty, compassion and concern.