Palliative medicine

The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes.

Ageing populations mean that palliative and end of life care for older people must assume greater priority.

All long-term illnesses, whatever their diagnosis, have much in common.

All long-term illnesses, whatever their diagnosis, have much in common.

Easeful Death sets out in straightforward terms the main arguments both for and against the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia.

A book for nurses, doctors and all who provide end of life care, this essential volume guides readers through the ethical complexities of such care, including current policy initiatives, and encourages debate and discussion on their controversial aspects.

The Oxford Specialist Handbooks series provides readers with clear, concise information on all that is needed to successfully train in the medical sub-specialties.

Designed for primary care clinicians, this book is about patients who suffer with long term pain.

Teamwork is a complex but essential component of palliative care.

Despite the fact that most palliative care educators are involved in teaching, there is little literature devoted to education specifically within palliative care.

Excellent end of life care for people with heart failure is challenging but possible.

Easeful Death sets out in straightforward terms the main arguments both for and against the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or motor neurone disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can cause profound suffering for both the patient and their family.

Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or motor neurone disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can cause profound suffering for both the patient and their family.

Clinicians and those in health sciences are frequently called upon to measure subjective states such as attitudes, feelings, quality of life, educational achievement and aptitude, and learning style in their patients.

Clinicians and those in health sciences are frequently called upon to measure subjective states such as attitudes, feelings, quality of life, educational achievement and aptitude, and learning style in their patients.

How do people face life-limiting illness and death?

How do people face life-limiting illness and death?

Fully updated for this second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Neurology is the definitive guide for all those working in neurology and neurosurgery.

The relationship between spirituality and healthcare is historical, intellectual and practical, and it has now emerged as a significant field in health research, healthcare policy and clinical practice and training.

Volunteers have a long been involved in supporting the delivery of palliative care.

Volunteers have a long been involved in supporting the delivery of palliative care.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with a progressive and fatal course, with no known medical therapies that can reverse the disease or halt its progression.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with a progressive and fatal course, with no known medical therapies that can reverse the disease or halt its progression.

Now fully revised and in its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been the essential go-to guide for students and practitioners in oncology for over a decade.

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care returns for a third edition, maintaining the concise yet comprehensive format suited to the busy practitioner for quick access to key information, and fully updated to reflect changes in the palliative care landscape.

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care returns for a third edition, maintaining the concise yet comprehensive format suited to the busy practitioner for quick access to key information, and fully updated to reflect changes in the palliative care landscape.

Looking after children with life-limiting conditions is very difficult for both parents and health care professionals.

Looking after children with life-limiting conditions is very difficult for both parents and health care professionals.

This easy-to-read, practical guide distils and compiles all the disparate literature on cancer into one succinct volume.

This easy-to-read, practical guide distils and compiles all the disparate literature on cancer into one succinct volume.

This second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing is an essential aid to the practising cancer nurse.

This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities.

This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities.

The syringe driver is a simple and cost-effective method of delivering a continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI).

Now in paperback, the Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care integrates clinical wisdom with empirical findings.

Now in paperback, the Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care integrates clinical wisdom with empirical findings.

Fully updated for this second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Neurology is the definitive guide for all those working in neurology and neurosurgery.

Heart failure is an important and ever expanding sub-speciality of cardiology.

Even for the most experienced healthcare professional, managing the last few days of life can be difficult.

Wish to die statements are becoming a frequent phenomenon in terminally ill patients.

Wish to die statements are becoming a frequent phenomenon in terminally ill patients.

With a rapidly expanding elderly population, there has been a marked increase in the incidence of dementia, and this dreadful, debilitating illness now affects - directly or indirectly - millions of people across the world.

Excellent end of life care for people with heart failure is challenging but possible.

Since the efforts of Dame Cicely Saunders and the founders of the modern hospice movement, compassion has become a fundamental part of palliative care.

The care of patients with advanced and terminal illness can be extremely rewarding but often causes professionals a considerable amount of discomfort.

The care of patients with advanced and terminal illness can be extremely rewarding but often causes professionals a considerable amount of discomfort.

Since the efforts of Dame Cicely Saunders and the founders of the modern hospice movement, compassion has become a fundamental part of palliative care.

A book for nurses, doctors and all who provide end of life care, this essential volume guides readers through the ethical complexities of such care, including current policy initiatives, and encourages debate and discussion on their controversial aspects.

Even for the most experienced healthcare professional, managing the last few days of life can be difficult.