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Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine,Used
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Following publication of the first print edition in 1993, the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine rapidly established itself as the definitive textbook on the subject. Each edition has received widespread critical acclaim, and the book is used across the world by a wide range of health care professionals involved in the care of patients with a terminal illness, or chronic, progressive conditions. Existing readers who automatically turn to the textbook will welcome this new fourth edition of their familiar reference; whilst it will prove invaluable to a new generation of palliative care professionals.The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine has continually evolved, keeping pace with the rapidly changing face of palliative care. Geoffrey Hanks and Nathan Cherny the original editors of the textbook are now joined by four new editors: leaders in the field from the US, UK, and Norway who give the textbook an increased global perspective. The content of the textbook emphasises the multidisciplinary nature of palliative care throughout, and the 100 chapters cover all areas of palliative care, including: individual professional roles; ethics; communication, psychiatric, spiritual, and psychosocial issues; research in palliative care; the treatment of symptoms; and the role of palliative care in nonmalignant diseases and conditions.The online version of the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine contains the full text of the print edition (which can be browsed by the contents list or searched), links from references in the text to external sources (via PubMed, ISI, and CrossRef), and all figures and illustrations from the print edition, downloadable into PowerPoint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine? A: The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine focuses on providing comprehensive information for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with terminal illnesses or chronic, progressive conditions.
- Q: Who are the editors of the latest edition? A: The latest fourth edition is edited by Geoffrey Hanks, Nathan Cherny, and four new editors who are leaders in the field from the US, UK, and Norway, enhancing the textbook's global perspective.
- Q: How many chapters are included in the textbook? A: The textbook contains 100 chapters that cover various aspects of palliative care, including ethics, communication, psychosocial issues, and symptom treatment.
- Q: What is the publication date of the fourth edition? A: The fourth edition of the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine was published on September 5, 2011.
- Q: Is there an online version available for this textbook? A: Yes, the online version includes the full text of the print edition, along with features such as search functionality, links to external sources, and downloadable figures and illustrations.
- Q: What type of binding does the textbook have? A: The textbook is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the total number of pages in the book? A: The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine consists of 1666 pages.
- Q: What condition is the textbook in? A: The textbook is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Who is the primary author of the textbook? A: The primary author of the textbook is Prof Geoffrey Hanks.
- Q: What topics are covered in the textbook regarding non-malignant diseases? A: The textbook addresses the role of palliative care in treating non-malignant diseases and conditions, alongside other key areas of palliative care.