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" Palliative care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : "
edited by David Oliver, Gian Domenico Borasio, Wendy Johnston
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BL
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624673
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dltt
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| Title & Author
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Palliative care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : : from diagnosis to bereavement /\ edited by David Oliver, Gian Domenico Borasio, Wendy Johnston
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| Edition Statement
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3rd edition
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford :: Oxford University Press,, 2014
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x, 336 pages :: ill. ;; 24 cm
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0199686025 (cloth)
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: 9780199686025 (cloth)
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: 0191509493 (electronic bk.)
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: 9780191509490 (electronic bk.)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Abstract
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or motor neurone disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can cause profound suffering for both the patient and their family. Whilst new treatments for ALS are being developed, these are not curative and offer only the potential to slow its progression. Palliative care must therefore be integral to the clinical approach to the disease. Palliative Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis reflects the wide scope of this care, covering not only the terminal phase but also the support of patients and families from the onset of the disease. Both the multidisciplinary palliative care team and the neurology team are essential in providing a high standard of care and allowing quality of life for both patient and carer to be maintained. Clear guidelines are provided to address care throughout the disease process. Control of symptoms is covered alongside the psychosocial and spiritual care of patients and their families. Case studies are used to emphasize the complexity of the care needs and involvement of the patient and family, including the discussion of bereavement. This new edition utilizes the increase in available literature and evidence-based research on the subject, and explores different models of care. New topics discussed include complementary therapies, personal and family experiences of ALS, new genetics research, and updated guidelines for patient care, ensuring this new edition remains the essential guide to palliative care in ALS. Book jacket
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Palliative treatment
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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| Dewey Classification
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616.8
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WE 550
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Oliver, David
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Johnston, Wendy
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Borasio, Gian Domenico
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