Handbook of Palliative Care

A Practical and Comprehensive Introduction to the Field of Palliative Medicine «This is not so much a handbook of palliative care as the handbook of palliative care.» —Palliative Medicine The Third Edition of the BMA's 1999 Medical Book of the Year provides valuable insights into the complex issues that arise in the delivery of palliative care. It is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in palliative care no matter what the setting—be it hospital, hospice, or community. Handbook of Palliative Care, Third Edition provides the what, how, and why of palliative care, helping providers follow best practices developed by specialists and supported by available research. It…