Cancer Care
1st Edition
Published on 7. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-0-19-923203-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book is designed to provide practising GPs with all the information needed to manage cancer patients. It deals with the full range of relevant issues from the point of diagnosis through treatment, recovery, rehabilitation and palliation where appropriate. This book covers the full breadth of cancer care in the community in one easy-to-access volume. In addition to the core text, this volume also contains a wealth of 'extras' which make all the difference, such
as helpful tips, self-help strategies for patients, patient experience information, frequently asked questions, and links with quality payments available through the new GMS contract.
as helpful tips, self-help strategies for patients, patient experience information, frequently asked questions, and links with quality payments available through the new GMS contract.
Reviews / Votes
This book is an essential reference for all UK GPs and Associates in Training (AiTs). Intelligent formatting is used to guide the reader through key clinical points in context... Frequently faced clinical questions are addressed, with simple graphics to aid explanations to patients, and further high-quality sources of information sign posted. It leaves you equipped to answer patient questions and is a reliable reference text for use in every surgery.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
This book will be of interest to GP registrars, GPs, GP trainees, GP training practices and practice nurses.
Illustrations
numerous colour illustrations and halftones
numerous colour illustrations and halftones
Dimensions
Height: 181 mm
Width: 103 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
214 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-923203-1 (9780199232031)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Max Watson, Consultant Palliative Medicine Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast Lecturer Palliative Medicine, University of Ulster Special Adviser the Hospice friendly Hospitals Programme, Dublin, Chantal Simon, General Practitioner, Bournemouth, Dorset, and Editor of InnovAiT, Audrey Fenton, Anne Drake, Caroline McLoughlin, and Richard Wilson, Consultant/Senior Lecturer in Oncology, Clinical Director, N. Ireland Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Queen's University, Belfast Cancer Centre, Belfast, Ireland
Author
Consultant Palliative Medicine Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast Lecturer Palliative Medicine, University of Ulster Special Adviser the Hospice friendly Hospitals Programme, Dublin
General Practitioner, Bournemouth, Dorset, and Editor of InnovAiT
Consultant/Senior Lecturer in Oncology, Clinical Director, N. Ireland Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Queen's University, Belfast Cancer Centre, Belfast, Ireland
Content
1. Cancer in the UK ; 2. Prevention of cancer ; 3. Diagnosis of cancer ; 4. Cancer treatment ; 5. Oncology emergencies ; 6. Specific cancers ; 7. Palliative care ; 8. Benefits and legal aspects of care in the community ; 9. Useful information and contacts for GPs