Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics Blackmore Tania
Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics Blackmore Tania Paramedics are often the first port of call for those requiring emergency medical attention and therefore frequently encounter patients…
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Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics Blackmore Tania
Paramedics are often the first port of call for those requiring emergency medical attention and therefore frequently encounter patients who are receiving palliative or end of life care. Bringing together a range of authors, including paramedics and palliative care specialists, the book covers relevant aspects of caring for patients at the end of life. As professionals whose training focuses on saving lives, how can paramedics help patients who are approaching the end of theirs?Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics provides a comprehensive overview of palliative and end of life care and how it fits in with the role of the paramedic.
It also covers enhanced communication skills and how to support relatives Topics include philosophy, ethics and psychosocial factors as well as how to deal with palliative care emergencies, symptom control and caring for the dying patient.