Product 2716/4842

 Previous 
 Return to the Product List 
 Next 

Palliative Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

  • ISBN 9780199686025
  • Author: OLIVER
  • Publ Date: 2014-04-08
  • Edition: 3
  • Binding: Hardback

$282.61
Sale: $254.35
Save: 10% off + GST

Add to Cart:
Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (or motor neurone disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can cause profound suffering for both the patient and their family. Whilst new treatments for ALS are being developed, these are not curative and offer only the potential to slow its progression. Palliative care must therefore be integral to the clinical approach to the disease. Palliative Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: From diagnosis to
bereavement reflects the wide scope of this care; it must cover not just the terminal phase, but support the patient and their family from the onset of the disease. Both the multidisciplinary
palliative care team and the neurology team are essential in providing a high standard of care and allowing quality of life (both patient and carer) to be maintained. Clear guidelines are provided to address care throughout the disease process. Control of symptoms is covered alongside the psychosocial care of patients and their families. Case studies are used to emphasise the complexity of the care needs and involvement of the patient and family, culminating in discussion of bereavement.
Different models of care are explored, and this new edition utilises the increase in both the evidence-base and available literature on the subject. New topics discussed include
complementary therapies, personal and family experiences of ALS, new genetics research, and updated guidelines for patient care, to ensure this new edition remains the essential guide to palliative care in ALS.
Whilst every effort is made to keep pricing information up-to-date, prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Where prices or other details have changed from those listed on the website we will contact the customer and only proceed with the order after receiving acceptance of the revised pricing.
Your IP Address is: 18.117.145.41
Copyright © 2024 Medical Books. Powered by Zen Cart