The Philosophy of Palliative Care: Critique and Reconstruction

by Fiona Randall, R.S. Downie, R. S. Downie

No Customer Reviews

The idea of a philosophy of palliative care emerged with Cicely Saunders' vision for 'a good death', and was developed further with the WHO definition of palliative care. It is now being applied not only to cancer patients, but to all patients in end of life situations. As this 'palliative care approach' advances, it is important to pause and comment on its effectiveness. It is a philosophy of patient care, and is therefore open to critique and evaluation...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0198567367

ISBN13:9780198567363

Release Date:April 2006

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:252 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Administration & Policy Basic Sciences Clinical Emergency Medicine Ethics Hospice & Palliative Care Hospice Care Internal Medicine Medical Medical Books

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Philosophy of Palliative Care: Critique and Reconstruction

Recommended

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us