Description
Enhanced Palliative Care is a comprehensive clinical textbook designed to help paramedics, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to provide compassionate, effective palliative and end-of-life care.
Edited by Neil Pryde and developed with the support of Macmillan Cancer Support, this textbook brings together contributions from specialist and generalist clinicians to provide a practical, evidence-based approach to caring for adults with life-limiting illnesses.
The book explores the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of palliative care, helping healthcare professionals understand how to manage distressing symptoms, communicate sensitively with patients and families, and make appropriate clinical decisions in challenging circumstances.
Particular attention is given to pain management, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal problems, medication considerations, ethical and legal responsibilities, and the recognition and management of palliative care emergencies.
Through clinical case studies and practical examples, readers are encouraged to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, including caring for patients approaching the final days and hours of life.
The textbook also examines the importance of advance care planning, patient autonomy, effective communication and supporting families through dying and bereavement.
Aligned with the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines and the NHS Education for Scotland Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care, this resource is particularly valuable for clinicians working in ambulance services, urgent care, primary care, community healthcare and hospital environments.
Whether supporting patients in their own homes, responding to palliative care emergencies or developing advanced clinical practice skills, Enhanced Palliative Care provides essential knowledge for delivering person-centred, dignified and holistic care.
Key Topics Covered
Principles of palliative and end-of-life care
Ethical and legal considerations in patient care
Advance care planning and patient autonomy
Communication with patients, families and carers
Managing difficult and sensitive conversations
Pain assessment and symptom management
Respiratory and gastrointestinal symptom management
Mental health and psychological wellbeing
Medicines and pharmacological considerations
Management of specific life-limiting conditions
Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care
Recognition and management of palliative care emergencies
Rehabilitation and supportive interventions
Complementary therapies and resources
Care for patients with additional or complex needs
Caring for patients during the last days and hours of life
Supporting families through death and bereavement
Clinical case studies and practical application
Important Information
Editor: Neil Pryde
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
Edition: 1st Edition
Format: Paperback
Pages: 466
Publication Date: 11 January 2022
ISBN-13: 9781859598757
ISBN-10: 1859598757
Language: English
Suitable for: Student Paramedics, Qualified Paramedics, EMTs, Nurses, Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This textbook is recommended by K2 International as a supplementary clinical learning and professional development resource for learners undertaking APEX-5 and APEX-6 programmes, alongside other pre-hospital emergency care and healthcare qualifications.
It is particularly relevant to learners developing patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communication and holistic care skills in ambulance, urgent care, community and remote healthcare environments.
Learners should apply the principles discussed alongside current clinical guidelines, local policies, relevant legislation and their professional scope of practice.
Description
Enhanced Palliative Care is a comprehensive clinical textbook designed to help paramedics, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to provide compassionate, effective palliative and end-of-life care.
Edited by Neil Pryde and developed with the support of Macmillan Cancer Support, this textbook brings together contributions from specialist and generalist clinicians to provide a practical, evidence-based approach to caring for adults with life-limiting illnesses.
The book explores the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of palliative care, helping healthcare professionals understand how to manage distressing symptoms, communicate sensitively with patients and families, and make appropriate clinical decisions in challenging circumstances.
Particular attention is given to pain management, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal problems, medication considerations, ethical and legal responsibilities, and the recognition and management of palliative care emergencies.
Through clinical case studies and practical examples, readers are encouraged to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, including caring for patients approaching the final days and hours of life.
The textbook also examines the importance of advance care planning, patient autonomy, effective communication and supporting families through dying and bereavement.
Aligned with the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines and the NHS Education for Scotland Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care, this resource is particularly valuable for clinicians working in ambulance services, urgent care, primary care, community healthcare and hospital environments.
Whether supporting patients in their own homes, responding to palliative care emergencies or developing advanced clinical practice skills, Enhanced Palliative Care provides essential knowledge for delivering person-centred, dignified and holistic care.
Key Topics Covered
Principles of palliative and end-of-life care
Ethical and legal considerations in patient care
Advance care planning and patient autonomy
Communication with patients, families and carers
Managing difficult and sensitive conversations
Pain assessment and symptom management
Respiratory and gastrointestinal symptom management
Mental health and psychological wellbeing
Medicines and pharmacological considerations
Management of specific life-limiting conditions
Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care
Recognition and management of palliative care emergencies
Rehabilitation and supportive interventions
Complementary therapies and resources
Care for patients with additional or complex needs
Caring for patients during the last days and hours of life
Supporting families through death and bereavement
Clinical case studies and practical application
Important Information
Editor: Neil Pryde
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
Edition: 1st Edition
Format: Paperback
Pages: 466
Publication Date: 11 January 2022
ISBN-13: 9781859598757
ISBN-10: 1859598757
Language: English
Suitable for: Student Paramedics, Qualified Paramedics, EMTs, Nurses, Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This textbook is recommended by K2 International as a supplementary clinical learning and professional development resource for learners undertaking APEX-5 and APEX-6 programmes, alongside other pre-hospital emergency care and healthcare qualifications.
It is particularly relevant to learners developing patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communication and holistic care skills in ambulance, urgent care, community and remote healthcare environments.
Learners should apply the principles discussed alongside current clinical guidelines, local policies, relevant legislation and their professional scope of practice.
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