
Palliative care has become increasingly important across the spectrum of healthcare, and with it, the need for education and training of a broad range of medical practitioners not previously associated with this field of care. Part of the Integrating Palliative Care series, this volume on surgical palliative care guides readers through the core palliative skills and knowledge needed to deliver high value care for patients with life-limiting, critical, and terminal illness under surgical care. Chapters explore the historical, philosophical, and spiritual principles of surgical palliative care, and follow the progression of the seriously ill surgical patient's journey from the pre-operative encounter, to the invasive procedure, to the post-operative setting, and on to survivorship. An overview of the future of surgical palliative care education and research rounds out the text. Surgical Palliative Care is an ideal resource for surgeons, surgical nurses, intensivists, and other practitioners who wish to learn more about integrating palliative care into the surgical field.
This text investigates the integration of palliative care principles into the surgical discipline to improve outcomes for patients facing life-limiting or terminal illnesses. Anne C. Mosenthal and Geoffrey P. Dunn, both experienced medical professionals, provide a framework for surgeons and surgical staff to incorporate symptom management and end-of-life planning into standard surgical practice. The book argues that palliative care is not mutually exclusive with surgical intervention but is instead a necessary component of high-value care throughout the patient's clinical trajectory.
What You Will Find
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Medical professionals identify this volume as a foundational resource for bridging the gap between surgical intervention and supportive care. Practitioners frequently note that the text provides a clear, structured approach for integrating complex palliative concepts into the fast-paced surgical environment.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2019-11-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190858362
ISBN-13:
9780190858360
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