It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read The Palliative Approach by Erica Cameron-Taylor
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This helpful book offers a simple and commonsense introduction to the care of patients in the generalist setting for whom a palliative approach is deemed appropriate. Many of these patients may be living at home or in care homes, and many may be months or even years away from the terminal phase of illness. With the aid of real-life examples and case studies, this text aims to give a wide range of healthcare professionals an understanding of, and competence in, the provision of holistic, supportive care that is focused on comfort and quality of life. CONTENTS INCLUDE: What is palliative care? The palliative approach Care of the elderly and dementia Old age Death and dying Malignancy Organ failure Neurodegenerative disorders The rise of chronic disease and the oldest old Recognising the dying patient Medical treatment versus medical care The good referral Grief and loss Caring for the carer Difficult discussions The angel at the end of the bed Case studies
The Palliative Approach by Erica Cameron-Taylor is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.
This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read The Palliative Approach aloud.
The Palliative Approach is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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