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DescriptionPalliative Care: The 400-year Quest for a Good Death 1st Edition by Harold Y. Vanderpool (Author) {BinanGotit}  Product Details Paperback: 280 pages Publisher: McFarland; 1 edition (June 18th 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 0786497998 ISBN-13: 978-0786497997  The long history of medical care for the dying has largely been neglected. It began in 1605 when physicians were challenged to enable persons to die peacefully. Today it includes palliation of oppressive symptoms, emotional and psychological care, and respect for the wishes and cultural backgrounds of patients and families. Especially since the 1990s, it embraces symptom-easing palliation for patients with severe life-limiting and chronic illnesses. Providing a detailed picture of contemporary palliative care, this book chronicles four centuries of the quest for a good death, covering the fight against futile end-of-life treatments, the history of life-extending treatments and technologies, the roles of nurses, the liberation of the dying from isolation in hospitals and hard-won victories to secure patients' right to choose. Review "This wise and revealing study is sure to be valuable to the dying and those who love them, as well as to the physicians and other health professionals who care for them." - Library Journal About the Author Harold Y. Vanderpool is a professor emeritus of history and philosophy of medicine in the Institute for the Medical Humanities at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. His career includes teaching courses on medical ethics, death and dying, and suffering; articles and book chapters on terminal care, and national and international lectures. He lives in Cedar Park, Texas.  Sharing Widget |