The Handbook of Palliative Care

Part 1 Introduction to palliative care: palliative care - the facts. Part 2 Palliative care in practice: principles of care; specialist palliative care services; community services - who does what; issues - around the world in palliative care; audit and outcomes in palliative care. Part 3 Clinical aspects of care: principles of pain management; management of gastrointestinal symptoms; the syringe driver; management of respiratory symptoms; pressure area care; management of fungating wounds; lymphodema; palliative oncolgy and palliative care emergencies; palliative care for people with head and neck cancers; palliative care for people with AIDS; palliative care for people with motor neurone disease; paediatric palliative care; terminal care and dying; pharmacy issues; complementary therapies in palliative care. Part 4 Psychological aspects of care: communication skills in palliative care; typical reactions to loss and bad news; holistic care and self-help groups; hope; grief and bereavement; cultural issues in palliative care and death; ethical issues in palliative care; looking after ourselves.