Practicing Primary Palliative Care, An Issue of Surgical Clinics (Volume 99-5) (The Clinics: Surgery, Volume 99-5)

The latest issue of Surgical Clinics of North America is a must-read for all medical professionals, especially those involved in primary palliative care. This edition, entitled “Practicing Primary Palliative Care,” is a comprehensive guide to providing palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and focuses on the multidisciplinary approach to surgical care. The issue is edited by the esteemed Dr. Pringl Miller, MD FACS, who has brought together an impressive array of expert contributors to cover all aspects of primary palliative care.

The issue is divided into sections covering topics such as the clinical benefits of concurrent palliative care, understanding the outcomes that matter most, shared decision-making, and optimizing pain control during the opioid epidemic. There are also sections on wound and stoma care, image-guided palliative interventions, and spiritual dimensions of surgical palliative care. This issue is rounded off with practical advice on transitioning to comfort-focused care at the end-of-life, mitigating burnout, and educating practitioners on surgical palliative care.

The articles in this issue are well-researched, well-written, and provide valuable insights into primary palliative care. The contributors bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective topics and it is clear that they are passionate about improving the quality of care offered to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The issue covers a range of topics that are not always readily available in other publications, making it a valuable addition to any medical practitioner’s library.

Of particular note in this issue is the emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to surgical care. The articles explore the advantages of this approach and provide practical tips on how to apply it in a real-world setting. This focus on collaboration and communication is critical in the provision of primary palliative care, and the authors in this issue are to be commended for their insights and wisdom on the subject.

The practical advice included in this issue is also impressive. From understanding the outcomes that matter most, to peri-operative advance directives and optimizing pain control during the opioid epidemic, the articles provide clear guidance on how to provide the highest quality of care to patients. This issue also explores topics that are not often covered in other publications, such as the spiritual dimensions of surgical palliative care and how to mitigate burnout in practitioners.

Overall, the latest issue of Surgical Clinics of North America, “Practicing Primary Palliative Care,” is a highly recommended resource for medical practitioners involved in primary palliative care. It is a must-read for anyone looking to provide the highest quality of care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Ordering this book or video is a no-brainer for any medical practitioner seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in primary palliative care. The valuable insights and practical advice included in this issue make it an essential addition to any medical library. The book can be ordered easily from the publisher, Elsevier, or from online bookstores such as Amazon, where it has received numerous five-star reviews from satisfied readers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in primary palliative care. Order your copy today and provide the highest quality of care to your patients.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (September 12, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323708900
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323708906