Challenging Cases in Palliative Care: Expert Guidance for Modern Clinicians

By Felicity Dewhurst, Polly Edmonds, Suzie Gillon, Amy Hawkins, Mary Miller, and Sarah Yardley

The Evolution of Palliative Care: Addressing Complex Diagnoses and Patient Needs

Palliative care has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by an increasingly elderly and multi-morbid population. This shift has led to a wider range of complex diagnoses, including heart failure, renal failure, advanced lung disease, frailty, and dementia. As a result, healthcare professionals face new challenges in managing the unique needs of patients with multiple conditions.

A Unique Approach to Palliative Care: Real-World Cases and Expert Commentary

Challenging Cases in Palliative Care stands out from other resources in the field, offering real-world case examples from palliative care practices. These cases are accompanied by expert commentary, providing valuable insights and guidance for modern clinicians navigating the complexities of clinical care. By exploring the ‘messiness’ of real-world patient scenarios, this book supports healthcare professionals in developing effective strategies for addressing the complex needs of patients today.

Comprehensive Coverage of Palliative Care Cases and Core Curriculum

This book is part of the esteemed Challenging Cases series, and covers a broad range of physical and psychosocial problems commonly encountered in palliative care. The cases presented reflect the core curriculum for UK specialty trainees, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of modern palliative care. Each case incorporates expert interpretation of available evidence, management strategies, guidelines, and best practices, while also exploring complexities in clinical decision-making and controversies in approach.

Book Details

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: August 2, 2024
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
ISBN-10: 0192864742
ISBN-13: 978-0192864741