Comprehensive Clinical Guide for Palliative Care and Hospice Clinicians

Support clinicians in providing the best possible care to patients with serious illness with this evidence-based reference, designed to promote best practices in the delivery of safe, compassionate patient care.

Expert Guidance for Palliative and Hospice Care

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of providing palliative and hospice care for vulnerable and diverse populations, with a dual focus on evaluation and intervention. It provides an in-depth overview of:

• Common disease manifestations and typical trajectories of illness
• Symptom management and recommendations for nursing care

Easy-to-Access Resource for Busy Clinicians

Written in an easy-to-access outline format, this resource is organized by body system, making it quick and easy to find the information you need. It covers:

• Common diagnoses encountered in palliative and hospice care, including definitions, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, and more
• Referral guidelines for serious illness and general and disease-specific hospice care admission guidelines

Comprehensive Tables and Guides

This resource includes a range of comprehensive tables and guides, including:

• Diagnostic testing tables
• Disease-specific palliative and symptom management interventions
• Prognostic and screening tools
• Patient teaching and clinician resources
• Guides to pain management and wound care

Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Guidelines

This guide provides current guidelines for the management of symptoms associated with serious illness, ensuring that you’re always up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices.

Published by Springer Publishing Company, 1st edition, September 28, 2023. 300 pages, ISBN-10: 0826144497, ISBN-13: 978-0826144492.