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To Comfort Always

By David Clark

To Comfort Always

By David Clark

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Palliative medicine was first recognised as a specialist field in 1987. One hundred years earlier, London based doctor William Munk published a treatise on 'easeful death' that mapped out the principles of practical, spiritual, and medical support at the end of life. In the intervening years a major process of development took place which led to innovative services, new approaches to the study and relief of pain and other symptoms, a growing interest in 'holistic'care, and a desire to gain more recognition for care at the end of life.
This book traces the history of palliative medicine, from its nineteenth-century origins, to its modern practice around the world. It takes in the changing meaning of 'euthanasia', assesses the role of religious and philanthropic organisations in the creation of homes for the dying, and explores how twentieth-century doctors created a special focus on end of life care. To Comfort Always traces the rise of clinical studies, academic programmes and international collaborations topromote palliative care. It examines the continuing need to support development with evidence, and assesses the dilemmas of unequal access to services and pain relieving drugs, as well as the periodic accusations of creeping medicalization within the field.
This is the first history of its kind, and the breadth of information it encompasses makes it an essential resource for those interested in the long-term achievements of palliative medicine as well as the challenges that remain.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2016-12-13
Publication Date:
2018-01-04
Publisher:
ACADEMIC
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199674280
ISBN13:
9780199674282
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
552 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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