Eric Brooks MD;Frances Jackson MD;Linda Cooksey MD
Synopsis "Palliative Care"
Palliative Care Guidance for Modern Clinical PracticeWhen serious illness changes a person's life, quality medical care must address more than the underlying disease. Pain, breathlessness, fatigue, uncertainty, loss of independence, changing family roles, and spiritual concerns all shape the experience of illness. This clinical resource addresses these realities through a practical, person-centered approach to palliative care.What Sets This Resource ApartThis textbook emphasizes the clinical reasoning needed to make thoughtful, proportionate, and person-centered decisionsnot simply a collection of symptom-control techniques. It integrates evidence-based medicine with practical clinical wisdom, recognizing that palliative care often takes place amid uncertainty, where individualized care may be more appropriate than rigid formulas.Structured for Learning and Clinical ReferenceEach chapter includes: - Clear learning objectives- Clinical pearls highlighting key practice points- Frequently asked questions addressing common clinical dilemmas- Common clinical pitfalls- Key points for rapid reviewComprehensive Coverage Across Seven Major SectionsPart I: Foundations of Palliative Care explores the historical development, philosophy, global context, total pain, dignity, and personhood in modern palliative medicine.Part II: Models, Settings, and Delivery of Care examines primary and specialist palliative care across hospital, outpatient, home, hospice, and community settings.Part III: Communication, Decision-Making, and Goals of Care provides frameworks for serious-illness conversations, shared decision-making, and advance care planning that honor patient values while supporting families and caregivers.Part IV: Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice addresses ethical foundations, legal considerations, professional responsibilities, and the distinction between palliative sedation and practices intended to cause death.Part V: Pain Management covers pain assessment, pharmacological management, complex and refractory pain, and evidence-informed integrative approaches.Part VI: Symptom Management addresses dyspnea, cough, nausea, bowel dysfunction, fatigue, cachexia, delirium, psychological distress, sleep disturbance, skin problems, and neurological symptoms.Part VII: Disease-Specific Palliative Care applies foundational principles to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic respiratory conditions while integrating palliative approaches with disease-directed treatment.For Practitioners at Every LevelThis resource supports palliative care specialists and generalist clinicians incorporating palliative principles into primary care, community practice, and resource-limited settings. It recognizes global inequities in access while focusing on relieving suffering and supporting patients and families through serious illness.Evidence-Informed and Clinically PracticalThe text draws on professional guidelines and evidence while remaining accessible and clinically oriented. Because medical knowledge evolves continuously, readers are encouraged to consult current authoritative sources alongside this foundational resource.Who Should Read This BookPalliative care physicians and fellows; oncology and critical care specialists; nurses and advanced practice providers; pharmacists; social workers and mental health professionals; medical trainees and clinical educators; and healthcare administrators developing palliative programs.The Central PhilosophyPalliative medicine is ultimately about the person, not simply the diagnosis. It means listening carefully, relieving suffering, preserving dignity, supporting families, and making decisions that remain meaningful as circumstances change."Add to Cart Now"
