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Stanford Univ., Palo Alto, CA. Explores the art and science of palliative care. Addresses the process of dying and specific approaches to symptom management. Cites real-life stories of illness with practical advice, as told by an experienced palliative care physician. Discusses spiritual issues. Softcover, hardcover available. DNLM: Palliative Care--methods.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 4 reviews)

Helpful for even a layperson by Robin Galvin (Cincinnati, OH, USA)

5 Stars
May 29, 2007
As my friend was dying of metasticized soft tissue sarcoma, I ordered this book to be better prepared for the hospice experience and his certain death. This book was just unbelievably helpful. Dr. Hallenbeck is to be congratulated for so clearly explaining and championing this increasingly important specialty - palliative care.

Excellent and practical! by Dr Pink (New York, NY)

5 Stars
August 17, 2006
This book is spectacular. It covers all of the major points in palliative care giving the reader very practical and useful information. The chapters on non-pain symptom management and communication are fabulous. I just can't say enough good things about this book. It is an excellent overview for students, residents and even beginning palliative care fellows.

Excellent Resource by Frank Bellistri (Boston, MA USA)

5 Stars
August 07, 2005
Dr. Hallenbecks book should be part of your core library if you have any interest in Palliative Care. Not only have I found it an excellent clinical reference, I've found it an accessible, easily readable entree to the subtleties of good palliative care practice. Highly recommended reading for all disciplines.

Excellent, compassionate and very pertinent by L. Blum (Pacifica, CA USA)

5 Stars
October 20, 2003
Reading this book is like having Dr. Hallenbeck at your side coaching the reader to think critically about the evolving discipline of palliative care. Dr. Hallenbeck's voice is compassionate, articulate and strong throughout the book. I have placed Palliative Care Perspectives alongside some of my other references as I struggle to learn to care for patients at the end of life. I highly recommend this book to careproviders (physicians, nurses, PAs, nurse practitioners, socialworkers, chaplains etc) who have patients who are near the end of their lives. I have met Dr Hallenbeck and been privileged to work with him; if you are unable to work with him or to hear him speak, this treatise is like having him at your elbow when you need help. It is an intimate and thoughtful book that should be required reading for professionals in training.

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