The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care returns for a third edition maintaining the concise yet comprehensive format suited to the busy practitioner for quick access to key information and fully updated to reflect changes in the palliative care landscape Featuring an increased emphasis on non malignant diseases such as dementia this authoritative text combines evidence based care with the bedside experience of experienced palliative care professionals to give the reader a complete overview of the physical emotional and spiritual aspects of care for the end of life patient Symptom management is covered in detail with updated formulary tables and syringe driver protocols and a new chapter on international perspectives to broaden the reader s perception of methods for delivering end of life care The third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care is the essential companion for all of those working with adults children and families with palliative care needs in both hospital and community settings The following correction has been made online and will be included in the first reprint Readers can get in touch with us directly using the contact details on the back of the book or at our online form via the address below with questions or comments: https: global oup com academic category medicine and health
