Cancer Pain Management |
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Author:
| McGuire, Deborah Yarbo, Connie H. Ferrell, Betty R. |
Series title: | Nursing Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-86720-725-5 |
Publication Date: | Apr 1995 |
Publisher: | Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $42.00USD $46.00USD $83.95 |
Book Description:
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Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and...
More DescriptionCancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored.