Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

<i>Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care</i> uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for patients and their families.<br /> <br /> <p>The book is organized into three sections covering subjects related to communication, symptom management, and family care.   Each case is presented in a consistent, logical format for ease of use, highlighting key evidence-based concepts including the case history, care setting, diagnosis and prognosis, assessment, treatment considerations, and family support.</p> A key reference, <i>Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care</i> is an invaluable resource for clinicians who provide palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and those at the end of life along with their families.