Choices in Palliative Care: Issues in Health Care Delivery

Selwyn, Amy; Blank, Arthur; O'Mahony, Sean

Choices in Palliative Care will address the need for more information on the management of palliative care programs. Part I addresses the various settings where palliative care occurs, Part II addresses the specific disease management approach and quality of life care including cancer, heart disease, dementia and AIDS/HIV. Part III addresses specific issues in palliative care by population including minorities, the elderly, and children. While Part IV will address broader professional issues including developing a business plan for a palliative care program; legal and ethical issues around end-of-life care; quality management; and policy issues.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2007-05-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780387708744

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-70875-1

Dimensions: 235cm x156cm

Pages: 234