Palliative Medicine: A Case-based Manual
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Author Description
This edited fourth edition guides clinicians through the management of common situations found in palliative medicine. Using patient case scenarios, it gives students and medical professionals an accessible, evidence-based entryway to gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide high quality palliative and end of life care to patients and their families.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This manual investigates the clinical management of common scenarios in palliative medicine through a structured, case-based pedagogical framework. The authors, Anne B. Boyle, Leonie M. Herx, and Susan M. MacDonald, leverage their collective expertise to provide medical professionals and students with an evidence-based approach to end-of-life care. By utilizing patient scenarios, the text bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in complex clinical environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical management strategies for common palliative care situations
- Evidence-based protocols for symptom control and patient support
- Case-based learning modules for professional development
- Guidance on navigating family dynamics in end-of-life care
Scope Limits
- Does not cover experimental or non-standard palliative treatments
- Does not replace institutional clinical guidelines or local legal requirements
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this manual as a practical, accessible resource for daily clinical practice. Experts highlight the case-based format as a highly effective method for teaching complex decision-making in palliative settings.
Page Count:
403
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019187387X
ISBN-13:
9780191873874
Healthcare
Medical
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