Palliative Care in Emergency Medicine: A Practical Resource for Clinicians

As an emergency clinician, have you ever encountered a gap in knowledge and skills when dealing with serious, life-threatening illnesses, particularly in patients with advanced and terminal illness? You’re not alone. Many healthcare professionals face this challenge daily. However, studies have shown that patients who receive palliative care in the emergency setting have improved clinical outcomes, including better symptom management, improved goal concordant care, and more effective resource utilization, ultimately leading to improved patient-centered outcomes.

Palliative Care in Emergency Medicine, a comprehensive guide edited by Dr. Tammie E. Quest, aims to bridge this knowledge gap. This valuable resource brings together experienced emergency medicine clinicians and palliative care subspecialists to discuss common, challenging cases that clinicians struggle with daily regarding care for patients and families experiencing serious, life-threatening, and terminal illnesses.

Each chapter opens with a typical emergency department clinical case, followed by a thorough discussion, conclusion, and suggested readings that explore the topic in more depth. This practical approach equips emergency clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the best possible care to seriously ill patients and their families, wherever they may be.

With its focus on improving patient outcomes, Palliative Care in Emergency Medicine is an essential resource for emergency clinicians, palliative care professionals, and healthcare teams seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this critical area.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: April 25, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 248
• ISBN-10: 0190073829
• ISBN-13: 978-0190073824

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