Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

Edited by Carlo Banzett, Eduardo Bruera & Nathan I. Cherny

Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary reference covering the full spectrum of palliative and supportive care across serious and life-limiting illnesses. Published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), this authoritative text integrates medical, psychosocial, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of care.

Designed for clinicians and healthcare teams, the book addresses symptom management, communication, decision-making, ethics, end-of-life care, and supportive interventions across oncology, cardiology, neurology, geriatrics, and chronic disease settings. It is widely used in clinical practice, education, and institutional care programs.

What This Book Does

This book equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to relieve suffering, improve quality of life, and support patients and families through serious illness—across all stages of disease and care settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of palliative and supportive care principles
• Detailed guidance on pain and symptom management
• Psychosocial, ethical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of care
• Interdisciplinary approach spanning multiple medical specialties
• Applicable to both inpatient and community-based care

Who Should Use This Book?

• Palliative care physicians and specialists
• Oncologists and chronic disease clinicians
• Nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals
• Hospice and end-of-life care teams
• Medical trainees and educators in palliative medicine

Why It’s Essential

• Authoritative reference in modern palliative medicine
• Balances clinical science with compassionate care
• Supports holistic, patient-centered decision-making
• Trusted worldwide in hospitals, hospices, and academic programs

A definitive reference for delivering compassionate, evidence-based palliative care.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9780367642037
• Title: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care
• Editors: Carlo Banzett; Eduardo Bruera; Nathan I. Cherny
• Publisher: CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group)
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Foundations of Palliative and Supportive Care
• Pain and Symptom Management
• Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Care
• Ethics, Communication, and Decision-Making
• Palliative Care in Oncology and Chronic Disease
• End-of-Life Care and Advanced Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary and Team-Based Care Models

FAQs

• Is this book suitable for clinical practice?
  Yes. It is designed as a practical reference for day-to-day palliative and supportive care.
• Does it cover non-oncology conditions?
  Yes. It addresses palliative care across oncology, cardiology, neurology, geriatrics, and chronic illness.
• Is it appropriate for interdisciplinary teams?
  Yes. The content supports physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals.