A PHYSICIAN’S GUIDE TO PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT IN CANCER PATIENTS. 2nd Edition
By Janet L. Abrahm
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005
489 pp
ISBN 0-8018-8101-3
RRP $US24.95 £16.50
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This book is about comprehensive psychosocial as well as physical care for patients with cancer, regardless of where they are in the course of their disease.
The first section--Hidden Concerns, Unasked Questions--covers the unique issues that must be addressed if we are to provide optimal care, and demonstrates tremendous insight into patient-focused care. Particularly useful is the liberal use of clinical vignettes and snippets from conversations to illustrate the principles of better patient management.
The second part of the book is a detailed manual of pain and symptom control, including the management of terminal illness and bereavement. The use of numerous tables and summaries of important clinical practice points is a definite plus.
This book contains a wealth of information and wisdom and definitely deserves a place on the library shelf on any Oncology or Palliative Care ward.
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