This unique book, Perinatal Palliative Care: A Clinical Guide, is a first-of-its-kind resource that comprehensively covers each facet and challenge of providing optimal perinatal palliative care. Designed for a wide and multi-disciplinary audience, this guide addresses both theoretical and clinical aspects while offering practical insights. Each chapter includes case studies that provide real-world scenarios as additional teaching tools for readers.
The book is thoughtfully divided into four sections:
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- Part One: Provides the foundation by offering an overview of the field of perinatal palliative care. This section discusses key theories that guide practice, perinatal ethics, and explores parental experiences and needs upon receiving a life-limiting fetal diagnosis.
- Part Two: Delves into practical clinical care. Readers will find guidance on obstetrical management, genetic counseling, neonatal pain management, non-pain symptom management, spiritual care, and perinatal bereavement care.
- Part Three: Discusses various models of perinatal palliative care, examining evidence for different types of PPC programs. This section focuses on hospital-based programs, community-based care, interdisciplinary PPC care coordination, birth planning, and team support.
- Part Four: Concludes the book by addressing special considerations in the field. It discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural perspectives in perinatal palliative care and offers valuable lessons on providing PPC for a diverse range of clinical and healthcare workers.
Authors:
Erin M. Denney-Koelsch (Editor)
Edition:
1st ed. 2020
Publication Date:
February 6, 2020
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