End of Life Care in Neurological Disease

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Oliver, David (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Internal medicine.; Neurology.; Pain medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Pain Medicine.; Internal Medicine.

People with advancing neurological disease face increasing physical symptoms, along with psychosocial and spiritual issues affecting both themselves and their families and carers.  There is increasing awareness that the end of life in neurological disease can be anticipated and recognised, taking in...

Table of Contents:

• 1. End of Life Care
• 2. End of life care in neurological disease
• 3. Communication
• 4. Physical Symptoms – Assessment Management
• 5. Holistic Care – Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects
• 6. Coordination of Care
• 7. Advance Care Planning
• 8. Care at the end of life
• 9. Carers
• 10. Future Developments in Care
• 11. International Aspects of Care: Australia
• 12. International Aspects of Care: Europe
• 13. International Aspects of Care: Africa
• 14. Conclusion.