Excellent resource for those caring for patients with distressing symptoms in hospice, cancer or community settings. Includes detailled nursing assessments of etiologies of distressing symptoms, treatment guidelines using the algorithmic model for pain, dyspnea, diarrhea, and all other distressing conditions as well as common issues such as skin care, seizure protocols, management of falls, including lots of tables for adujuvant therapies, scales to use for documentation of care, and non pharmacologic interventions. Caring communication, spiritual assessment and guidelines as well as cultural sensitivity guides are included. An awesome practical pocket sized book for anyone in the hospice and palliative care field.

About the Author

Linda Wrede-Seaman, MD has been involved with the development of the field fo palliative medicine since her days as a medical director of a hospice team. She serves as a consultant for palliative care program developement and served on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Hospice & Palliative medicine for 8 years. Her practical book was developed for her hospice team to use in the home, long term care facilites, and in patient settings. It received awards for using the interdisciplinary team management approach for comprehensive palliative care.

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