Caring for Caregivers
The latest statistics regarding human mortality on our planet show that of the 56.9 million deaths that occurred worldwide in 2016, more than half (54%) were related to ten diseases, which, in their natural course, cause suffering in all dimensions—physic
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Clinical Assessment of Human Suffering
Ana Claudia de Lima Quintana Arantes
Clinical Assessment of Human Suffering Planning Care in the End of Life
Ana Claudia de Lima Quintana Arantes Association Casa do Cuidar São Paulo Brazil
ISBN 978-3-030-57533-5 ISBN 978-3-030-57535-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57535-9 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
The purpose of this book is to assist doctors and other health care professionals involved in assessment, care planning, and patient assistance at the end-of-life stage. It provides a unique and humanistic view of the challenges of good palliative care practice. Concepts and definitions, resources and therapeutic alternatives, patients’ symptoms, and the assessment of physical, emotional, family, social, and spiritual dimensions are addressed in a clear and practical way, demystifying and dissolving the barriers and difficulties encountered in palliative care. The dimensions of the human being are many and complementary. Often, a cure for a physical ailment does not entail the absence of suffering. Undergoing aggressive treatments is also a source of great suffering. Thus, the approach of the work of multidimensional care for human suffering can promote a clearer understanding for the patient, their family, and mainly the physician and the assistance team who will promote this care.
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