
by Diane E . Meier (Editor), R.SeanMorrison (Editor), Carol Capello ( Deputy Editor ) (Editor)
The theme of this book is that palliative care is the best approach to the care of the chronically ill and frail elderly because of its focus on: quality of life; support for functional independence; and the centrality of the patient's values and experiences in determining the goals of medical care.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 19 Jun 2003
ISBN 10: 0195141911
ISBN 13: 9780195141917