10,331円 This book discusses medicine from an ethical perspective, whereas books on medical ethics more commonly present ethics from a bio-medical standpoint. The book is divided into 23 chapters. The introductory chapters present some basic concepts of medical ethics, such as the relation between the leg...

11,109円 Without any warning, in September 1999, David Newman was told he had a rare and life-threatening tumor in the base of his skull. In the compressed space of five weeks, he consulted with leading physicians and surgeons at four major medical centers. The doctors offered drastically differing opinio...

1,700円 O conhecimento do ser humano evolui continuamente em todas as áreas. Na medicina, porém, o avanço de uma ampla gama de tecnologias voltadas para o prolongamento da vida – desejo primitivo dos seres humanos – deu lugar à tecnocracia. Esse movimento iludiu leigos (e muitos profissionais) e criou mi...

18,231円 This book offers a comprehensive overview of the compatibility of palliative care with the vision of human dignity in the Catholic moral and theological traditions. The unique value of this book is that it presents expert analysis of the major domains of palliative care and how they are compatibl...

6,633円 This insightful study examines the deeply personal and heart-wrenching tensions among financial considerations, emotional attachments, and moral arguments that motivate end-of-life decisions. America’s health care system was built on the principle that life should be prolonged whenever possible, ...

5,305円 Here is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary look at current bereavement care practices and key concerns of care providers. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, interests, and perspectives from divergent disciplines and clinical experiences, the contributing authors explore theories and constructs ...

1,800円 De tragiek van dementie en andere wilsonbekwaamheid is niet te onderschatten. Ondanks menselijke (palliatieve) zorg willen sommigen niet aftakelen. Angst voor controleverlies motiveert voor het opstellen van wilsverklaringen. De wilsverklaring euthanasie geldt echter alleen bij onomkeerbaar coma ...

3,805円 This second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing is an essential aid to the practising cancer nurse. It provides a quick reference to the key issues in cancer nursing, and a concise and systematic account of all of the main areas of cancer nursing practice. Filled with key tips and re...

2,643円 The first book to validate the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears. Christopher Kerr is a hospice doctor. All of his patients die. Yet he has cared for thousands of patients who, in the face of death, speak of love and grace. Beyond the physical realities of dying are ...

300円 Todos nós estamos em trânsito por esta vida, por este mundo, para um destino às vezes negado ou incerto, às vezes suspeitado ou sonhado, às vezes querido ou intuído. O acompanhamento de pessoas que se aproximam do final de suas vidas pode se transformar em uma tarefa sublime, plena de significado...

3,315円 The first book to explore the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears. Experiences at the end of life testify to our greatest needs: to love and be loved, to be nurtured and feel connected, to be remembered and forgiven. Christopher Kerr is a hospice doctor. All of his pat...

27,766円 Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing is the first text devoted to advanced practice nursing care of the seriously ill and dying. This comprehensive work addresses all aspects of palliative care including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Chapters include: symptoms common in se...