Robert G. TwycrossCritiques

Includes colour illustrations This practical reference draws together the combined expertise of a wide range of health professionals in managing this condition. Their work is soundly based on recent research into its pathology manifestations and treatment to develop appropriate management strategies. Part of the value in this book lies in its reference to patient perspectives and how they can contribute to the most effective care.

This practical work has clinical guidelines, and advice on controlling symptoms, as well as showing doctors and carers how to provide physical and psychological comfort. It helps the clinician to develop a scientific approach to managing symptoms.

It is six years since publication of 'Therapeutics in Terminal Cancer'. This is the new, second edition of this successful book which is pitched at just the right level for quick reference and practical advice. It covers the full range of cancer symptoms in all types of the disease. It describes the mechanisms and types of pain, and defines the many approaches and their capabilities now available for the relief of pain. The many changes in cancer management and pharmaceuticals that have occurred since the first edition appeared have made it essential to produce this up-to-date edition. Written by an authority in the field, this book provides and essential guide for palliative medicine and pain specialists, both in training and practice.

This highly successful and well-established key introductory text for palliative care, is now in its fourth edition. It has been fully revised and updated throughout with greatly expanded sections on pruritis and lymphoedema, and covers more on ethics and communication and other aspects of psychological care. Introducing Palliative Care was developed from the author's training programme now used in many countries around the world; this new edition is an essential introduction for all professionals working within palliative care.
Review: 'Much updated' General Practitioner 'Revised, updated and expanded' Information Exchange 'A wonderful overview of the field... essential reading' European Journal of Palliative Care 'Highly recommended' Progress in Palliative Care 'Its appeal will be wide' British Medical Journal 'A classic' Palliative Medicine 'An essential manual and guide' Journal of Community Nursing 'Truly multi-disciplinary in its approach, this is a valuable resource' Professional Nurse 'A handy reference' Nursing Times 'Accurate, practical and up to date' International Journal of Palliative Care 'A practical, common sense approach' Hospital Doctor 'An ideal book' Age and Ageing 'Sensible but practical, a practical resource' Health Service Journal 'Excellent. Concise but comprehensive' Journal of Pharmaceutical Care in Pain and Symptom Control 'Easy reading, yet gives a wealth of valuable information' Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy