Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Flashcards
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Hospice And Palliative Medicine And Supportive Care Flashcards Is A Comprehensive, Evidence-based Book Of Flashcards For Clinicians Caring For Patients Who Require Hospice And Palliative Care And Supportive Care. Written In A Clinical Scenario/vignette, Question And Answer Format By Experts With First-hand Experience In The Field, The Flashcards Are Highly Readable And Serve As A Source Of Fast Answers To Clinical Questions In The Field. A Total Of 300 Flashcards Are Organized Into Chapters By Symptom/disease And Provide Readers With Up-to-date Information That Follow The Core Curriculum Of American Board Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine For Ease Of Use And Rapid Review For Exams. This Book Will Equip Care Professionals With Key Concepts Related To The Assessment And Management Of Palliative Care, Making It An Ideal Point-of-care Quick Reference Material For Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Fellows, Residents, And Students.
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THE THESIS
This collection of flashcards addresses the need for a rapid, evidence-based reference tool for clinicians managing patients in hospice and palliative care settings. Authors Eduardo D. Bruera and Sriram Yennurajalingam, both established experts in the field, utilize a clinical vignette format to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and bedside application. The content is structured to align with the core curriculum of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, providing a standardized framework for practitioners and trainees.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 300 clinical scenarios covering symptom management and disease-specific care.
- Question and answer format designed for rapid review and point-of-care decision support.
- Curriculum-aligned content reflecting current standards of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Scope Limits
- The material focuses on clinical management and does not provide exhaustive theoretical or philosophical discourse on end-of-life care.
- It is intended as a review and reference tool rather than a comprehensive textbook for primary research.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and medical educators frequently cite this resource as a highly effective tool for board preparation and daily clinical practice. Experts highlight the utility of the vignette-based approach for reinforcing practical decision-making skills in high-stakes palliative environments.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190633077
ISBN-13:
9780190633073
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