Contributions

  • Russell K. Portenoy (Editor) - Contributor
  • Eduardo Bruera (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2003-01-25 - Oxford University Press, USA

Language

English

Word Count

103,000 words, Guess

Page Count

412 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2002070199
  • LibraryThing2675437
  • Goodreads4236205

Classifications

  • LCCR726.8.P665 2003

Description

Symptom control, management of psychosocial and spiritual concerns, decision-making consistent with values and goals, and care of the imminently dying that is appropriate and sensitive are among the critical issues in palliative care. This book explores progress made and future goals.

First Sentence

The treatment of pain was a major interest of Beecher, Lasagna, and Houde, three of the early proponents of randomized clinical trial methodology after its development in the late 1940s.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Issues in Palliative Care Research (Medicine)Oxford University Press, USA2003-01-25

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