This second edition provides the most up-to-date information on all aspects of palliative care including recent developm......more
A cutting-edge exploration of the role of psychedelics in the end-of-life experience - Outlines 10 steps for dying grace......more
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Death is inevitable, dying badly is not. A good death is achievable, and this book explains how. There is an art to dyin......more
An international panel of experts have contributed to create the first comprehensive guide to spiritual care focussing o......more
Harnessing hope is fundamental to adapting to a chronic illness or palliative illness, and this fascinating book provide......more
Arguably among the worst of all medical afflictions, the dementias slowly destroy one’s personality, take a tremendous e......more
Deprescribing practice in hospice medicine has expanded exponentially in recent years. This book systematically addresse......more
Deprescribing practice in hospice medicine has expanded exponentially in recent years. This book systematically addresse......more
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Drawing on ethnographic research conducted by an American nurse, Caring in Context is an exploration of how most of the ......more
What do an elderly bisexual woman, a young biker, a suicidal gay man, a grieving widow, and a child with cancer have in ......more
The present study is a small step in the direction of measuring QoL of cancer patients and the potential positive impact......more
The present study is a small step in the direction of measuring QoL of cancer patients and the potential positive impact......more
For those who care for chronically ill children, a new understanding of hope that equips adults to better nurture pediat......more
Uses a systems-based approach to for rapid access to symptoms commonly experienced during and after treatment Written in......more
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This book tells the remarkable story of one woman’s devotion to a life of care in the medical profession....more
Help! My loved one (or client) is going into the hospital. Hospitalization can be challenging. If your loved one or care......more
Have you found yourself grappling with the anguish that accompanies a deep absence, desperately seeking a way to navigat......more
The groundbreaking contribution made by this unique book draws on the experiences recorded by five people who are facing......more
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview on palliative care for patients with hematologic malignanc......more
The explosion of literature on the once taboo topic of death and dying in the late 1970s had tended to pass the professi......more
This book is an exploration of issues that are essential in end of life care. Understanding end of life practices across......more
A Dignity Rises, One Common Hero After Another Evelyn Amdur, a hospice social worker, began to write these stories midwa......more
Supports clinicians in providing the best possible care to patients with serious illness The first comprehensive clinica......more
Healing and Spiritual Awakening The end of life is the most challenging mystery you will ever face. Whether you’re wrest......more
Healing and Spiritual Awakening The end of life is the most challenging mystery you will ever face. Whether you’re wrest......more
A handbook on what to expect for those facing the imminent death of a loved one. Written by a nurse of over a decade sha......more
Like the first edition, this is a seminal textbook for the advanced practice nursing care of the seriously ill and dying......more
The goal of the fourth edition of this book is to help hospice clinicians, team members, and managers meet numerous qual......more
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Hadley Vlahos shares moving stories......more
This book on end of life examines how to include people with intellectual and developmental disability in the inevitabil......more
This book is a thought-provoking read that delves into the complex world of end-of-life care. As a nurse with years of e......more
Palliative and end of life care are an essential component of nursing practice. This book provides students with the key......more
Palliative and end of life care are an essential component of nursing practice. This book provides students with the key......more
This story is about how one brave woman chose to live her life with faith and love despite having ALS. Michelle Serlet w......more
This book presents an important reflection on the concept and limits of the Fundamental Right to Health as opposed to a ......more
Many emergency clinicians encounter a gap in knowledge and skills when presented with serious life-threatening illness, ......more
An international bestseller, this compassionate memoir by a leading pioneer in medically assisted dying who helps suffer......more
This book summarizes evidence on frailty and ageing, how this may impact patient outcomes and how frailty can be assesse......more
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This book provides a detailed guide to the ethical considerations involved when making decisions in surgery. Chapters fe......more
Psychiatric, or psychosocial, palliative care has transformed palliative medicine. Palliation that neglects psychosocial......more
The fifth edition of this widely used book by caregivers brings to you updated and revised content, built on the basic u......more
The fifth edition of this widely used book by caregivers brings to you updated and revised content, built on the basic u......more
Psycho-Oncology in Palliative and End-of-Life Care provides expert advice and clinical management guidelines on the impa......more
This volume examines crucial concerns in palliative care, including the proper balance between comfort and cure for the ......more
Examines crucial concerns in palliative care, including the proper balance between comfort and cure for the patient, the......more
With the support of palliative care and hospice a growing number of people are choosing the kinds of experiences they wa......more
Focussing on end-of-life care for people who use, or have used, substances, this book explores their social and health c......more
This book details the benefits of palliative care to improve the lives of patients with serious lung disease and their c......more
NATIONAL BESTSELLER *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WRITERS’ TRUST BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY* An urgently important ex......more
This book presents a timely and multidisciplinary update on the modalities currently available for treating the most fea......more
’In Medicine as a Human Science, Dr Norelle Lickiss explores the telos of medicine and the vocation of its practitioners......more
NATIONAL BESTSELLER In Death Interrupted, ICU doctor Blair Bigham shares his first-hand experiences of how medicine has ......more
Caring for people with advanced dementia presents unique challenges that the Namaste Care(TM) program addresses using si......more
Jada Jai Tyus-Thornton can literally be described as a true warrior. In this biographical telling of her life, her paren......more
Jada Jai Tyus-Thornton can literally be described as a true warrior. In this biographical telling of her life, her paren......more
A riveting, incisive, and wide-ranging book about the Right to Die movement, and the doctors, patients, and activists at......more
This book explores the experiences of Muslims in the United States as they interact with the health care system during s......more
Death, dying, loss, and care giving are not just medical issues, but societal ones. Palliative care has become increasin......more
This is a story of advocating for the one you love and the importance of resilience and courage in the face of trauma an......more
INTRODUCTION "Cancer is a Leading Cause of Death Worldwide" - (World Health Organization, 2008) 1.1. Introduction to Can......more
This book on end of life examines how to include people with intellectual and developmental disability in the inevitabil......more
The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work is a comprehensive, evidence-informed text that provides clinicians, resea......more
Have you ever wondered what specifically takes place if you, or someone you love, were to experience hospice care? Hones......more
This book covers all essential evidence on perioperative care and anesthetic concerns for cancer surgeries, including th......more
Clearing the Path is a collection of clinical stories that illustrate practical, applicable communication tools for prof......more
About Alzheimer’s Wife When Jensen’s husband of nearly fifty years was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, her whole lif......more
Palliative care Assessment: Impact in the Life of Patients with Cancer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is th......more
Paramedics are often the first port of call for those requiring emergency medical attention and therefore frequently enc......more
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"Dr. Stefanie Green has been forging new paths in the field of medical assistance in dying since 2016. In her landmark m......more
Part of the "What Do I Do Now?: Palliative Care" series, Pain uses thought-provoking, real-world cases to illustrate con......more
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This book summarizes evidence on frailty and ageing, how this may impact patient outcomes and how frailty can be assesse......more
Intriguing parallels arise between contemporary end of life images and themes expressed historically in the writings of ......more
Palliative care supports patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses by providing relief from physical, emotional an......more
Palliative care supports patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses by providing relief from physical, emotional an......more
In this original and compelling book, Jeffrey P. Bishop, a philosopher, ethicist, and physician, argues that something h......more
This book provides a detailed guide to the ethical considerations involved when making decisions in surgery. Chapters fe......more
Enhanced Palliative Care A Handbook for Paramedics, Nurses and Doctors. Specifically designed to enhance your knowledge ......more
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The explosion of literature on the once taboo topic of death and dying in the late 1970s had tended to pass the professi......more
The new global cancer data suggests that the global burden has risen to 18.1 million new cases per year and 9.6 million ......more
The art of good communication is an essential skill that every healthcare professional must master in this increasingly ......more
Patients today are more empowered and knowledgeable than they have ever been. By law, they must be told about the risks ......more
Offers the very first textbook for nursing neonatal palliative care edited by nurses for nurses with an international pe......more
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