Pain and Palliative Care in the Developing World and Marginalized Populations: A Global ChallengeCRC Press, 31.03.2004 - 249 Seiten Essential information for anyone involved in palliative care programs for deprived patients! In this comprehensive resource, leading healthcare professionals describe pioneering work on the front lines of pain and palliative care service planning and implementation for underserved populations. Pain and Palliative Care in the Developing World and Marginalized Populations: A Global Challenge explores the challenges and barriers preventing satisfactory pain management for patients who urgently need it. This book provides you with true accounts of palliative care programs from around the world to help you meet the needs of disadvantaged clients. This essential volume includes a Foreword written by a world leader in palliative care—Jan Stjernsward, Former Chief of the Cancer and Palliative Care Program of the World Health Organization and currently International Director of the Oxford International Centre for Palliative Care in the United Kingdom. Pain and Palliative Care in the Developing World and Marginalized Populations: A Global Challenge addresses issues of vital importance for the global health care community, such as:
This indispensable manual discusses palliative care programs in developing countries such as India, Chile, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and others. Pain and Palliative Care in the Developing World and Marginalized Populations also offers an important look at pain management programs geared toward several specific underserved populations in both developing and developed countries, including Native Americans and inmates in a New Zealand prison. Illustrated with figures, graphs, and tables, this book is essential for practitioners and officials in both palliative and public health care. All proceeds from sales of this book will be used to support the growth of palliative care programs in India. |
Inhalt
Freedom from PainA Mirage or a Possibility? Experience | 1 |
Is Freedom from Pain Truly Possible? | 11 |
Perspectives from a Country | 23 |
Report of the International | 185 |
Report of the International | 191 |
continued | 192 |
Commentary on the International Association for Hospice | 199 |
Palliative Care Education in the Developing Countries | 211 |
CrossCultural Perspectives in Palliative Care | 223 |
A | 231 |
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