Book Review: End of Life Care in the ICU: From Advanced Disease to Bereavement

Abstract

The Oxford Specialist Handbooks series provides readers with clear, concise information on all that is needed to successfully train in the medical sub-specialties. Each book gives an overview of clearly defined procedures, skills, guidelines, and technologies and provides practical tips and case studies to supplement hands-on experience. Where appropriate, each book complements the revised curriculum as developed by the Specialist Advisory Committees. As palliative medicine does not have the resources to care for all patients with malignant and non-malignant chronic disease, government guidelin. Improving palliative and end-of-life care -- Symptom control -- Caring for families in the ICU -- Cultural issues, spirituality, and hope -- Teamwork, relationships, and moral distress -- Legal issues and conflict resolution -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Withholding and withdrawal of life support -- Lessons learnt -- Personal stories and reflections -- Special situations -- Organ donation -- Research issues -- Web-based.