The philosophy of palliative care : critique and reconstruction /

• Randall, Fiona.
• Downie, R. S.

• Palliative treatment -- Philosophy.
• Palliative treatment -- Moral and ethical aspects
• Palliative Care -- ethics.
• Philosophy, Medical

• Oxford University Press,

• 0198567367 (pbk.) :
• 9780198567363 (pbk.) :

• 29.95
• 29.95

• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• FRAMEWORK AND CONCEPTS; 1. Root, traditions and philosophy; 2. Quality of life; 3. Autonomy, dignity, respect and the patient centred approach; 4. Relatives; INTERVENTIONS, EFFECTIVENESS AND COST; 5. Control of symptoms and prolongation of life; 6. Resuscitation and advance statements; 7. Assessment and treatment of psychosocial and spiritual problems; 8. Resource allocation; CRITIQUE AND RECONSTRUCTION: SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR A BETTER WAY; 9. Critique and reconstruction: some suggestions for a better way

• Oxford textbook of palliative medicine