End of Life Care in Neurological Disease

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Oliver, David. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Internal medicine.; Neurology.; Pain Medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Internal Medicine.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-682-5

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.