{"product_id":"clinical-encyclopedia-of-palliative-care-james-r-bennett-9798180889065","title":"Clinical Encyclopedia OF Palliative Care: Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Reference for Symptom Management, Communication, and Latest Guidelines from Ba","description":"\u003cb\u003eClinical Encyclopedia of Palliative Care\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive, evidence-based medical reference that covers the assessment and management of patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses from diagnosis through end-of-life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt integrates physical symptom control, psychosocial support, spiritual care, and ethical decision-making using current NCCN, CAPC, NHPCO, and WHO guidelines. Core topics include pain and symptom management algorithms, opioid conversion and adjuvant use, communication skills for goals-of-care and prognostic discussions, advance care planning, hospice eligibility, caregiver support, and bereavement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Encyclopedia Sets the Standard\u003cbr\u003e- Complete Spectrum Coverage: \u003c\/b\u003e From early palliative integration in oncology\/cardiology\/neurology to end-of-life hospice care. No gap between curative treatment and comfort-focused care.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEvidence-Based Symptom Management\u003c\/b\u003e: Fully updated with 2025\/2026 standards for pain, dyspnea, nausea, delirium, fatigue, and total pain. Includes opioid conversion tables, adjuvant dosing, and non-pharm strategies.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBuilt for Difficult Conversations: \u003c\/b\u003e Proven communication frameworks for goals-of-care talks, breaking bad news, surrogate decision-making, and cultural\/ spiritual distress. Scripts + clinical pearls for high-emotion encounters.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eInterdisciplinary + Advanced: \u003c\/b\u003e Addresses ethics, caregiver support, grief, advance care planning, and complex symptom syndromes. Designed for both palliative newcomers and specialists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside You'll Master\u003cbr\u003e- Symptom Control: \u003c\/b\u003e Stepwise algorithms for cancer pain, opioid-induced constipation, dyspnea, cachexia-anorexia, and terminal restlessness with safety-focused dosing\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCommunication: \u003c\/b\u003e SPIKES, REMAP, and serious illness conversation tools for goals-of-care, prognosis discussions, and aligning treatment with patient values\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eAdvanced Issues: \u003c\/b\u003e Palliative sedation, hospice eligibility, ethical dilemmas, withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy, and bereavement support\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eGuideline Integration: \u003c\/b\u003e CAPC clinical tools, NHPCO standards, WHO pain ladder updates, and documentation for quality metrics \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Encyclopedia Serves\u003cbr\u003e- Palliative Care Physicians \u0026amp; APRNs: \u003c\/b\u003eStandardize complex symptom management and team leadership across inpatient, clinic, and home settings\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eHospice \u0026amp; Home Health Teams: \u003c\/b\u003e Apply regulatory-compliant protocols for end-of-life symptom control and family support\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eOncologists, Cardiologists, Neurologists, ICU Teams\u003c\/b\u003e: Integrate primary palliative care early for serious illness, not just terminal care\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eNurses, Social Workers \u0026amp; Chaplains: \u003c\/b\u003e Deliver holistic care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering with confidence \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive, evidence-based, and built for humanity - the Clinical Encyclopedia of Palliative Care gives clinicians the clinical skill and communication confidence to relieve suffering, honor patient goals, and deliver care that truly matters when cure isn't possible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James R. Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798180889065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d","brand":"James R. Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874736287999,"sku":"9798180889065","price":200.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/clinical-encyclopedia-of-palliative-care-james-r-bennett-9798180889065","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}