Published in collaboration with the ONS, this text is the definitive source for concepts and practices in oncology nursing and can be used for orientation of nurses to oncology, inservice and continuing education programs for practicing nurses, a basis for curriculum development in graduate programs, and as a review tool for certification. Based ...
The Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing provides a systematic account of the main areas of cancer nursing practice. Covering all aspects of cancer care, it takes the reader from pre-diagnosis through treatment to issues of advanced disease and palliative care. It includes information on cancer biology, cancer genetics and cancer treatments, as well ...
Written expressly for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2009 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook uniquely expresses drug therapy in terms of the nursing process: nursing diagnoses, etiologies of toxicities, and key points for nursing assessment, intervention, and evaluation. An essential reference updated annually, the text provides valuable ...
Written from a clinical perspective, the new, 2nd Edition of this popular book addresses the most common issues in the nursing care of people receiving radiation therapy. It has been reorganized, expanded, and updated to reflect the current state of radiation oncology nursing care, including new coverage of innovative treatments such as ...
"Hospice and Palliative Care Handbook, 2nd Edition" includes everything hospice and palliative care professionals need to know to effectively provide and document quality care based on accepted professional standards. Presented in an easy-to-use handbook style, this is the only guide that offers clinicians complete coverage of all hospice-related ...
Published in collaboration with the ONS, this Study Guide is a must-have for those who are taking the certification exam. The chapters parallel those presented in the "Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 4e". The number of questions in each chapter will correspond with the percentage of questions on that particular topic included in the ...
The Second Edition of this contemporary text covers all aspects of care for the dying client. Content includes: identifying patient problems; independent and interdependent nursing interventions; and terminal as well as severely disabling chronic illnesses such as COPD, AIDS, neuromuscular problems, and Alzheimer's Disease. New in this edition: ...
This valuable reference book is the number-one resource for chemotherapy administration!"The Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice" (Second Edition) is presented in an outline format the majority of nurses prefer. Featured are sections detailing principles of chemotherapy and biotherapy, cancer therapy goals and ...
This handbook gives practicing nurses a comprehensive, easily accessible reference on cancer pathophysiology, treatment modalities, types of cancer, disease- and treatment-related complications, and oncologic emergencies. Written by nurses at one of the world's leading cancer centers, the book presents state-of-the-art, practical information on ...
The third edition of Current Cancer Therapeutics is a practical manual intended for frequent use by medical professionals dealing with cancer patients. This easy-access guide lists indications, dosage and scheduling information, and clinical responses for each agent and combination. This book is also an important resource for the study of new ...
This study of oncology nursing presents a holistic view of cancer care, from inpatient to outpatient care, and from hospice and palliative care to "survivorship" and end-of-life decisions. Chapters on specific cancers contain "Quick facts" - a table presenting key information such as incidence, risk factors and symptoms. A summary of staging and ...
Metastasis (spread of cancer in the body) is the main cause of death for patients with breast cancer, the leading female tumour in the industrialised countries and developing countries alike. The biology and treatment of breast cancer metastasis remains an active area of scientific and clinical investigation. Written by experts in the subject ...
This book gives a state-of-the-art review of the molecular underpinnings of bone-seeking cancers, current treatment approaches for them, and future therapeutic strategies. The authors illuminate the role of various autocrine, paracrine, and immunological factors involved in the progression and establishment of bone metastases, highlighting the ...
Covering major aspects of health care nursing, this handbook is written from a holistic viewpoint and involves the roles of the multidisciplinary team. It is intended for newly qualified nurses and community nurses and breast care nurses should also find it useful. The text aims to help readers broaden their knowledge about breast cancer and show ...
This single volume provides information needed by doctors and nurses caring for the terminally ill. The general structure of the book remains unaltered, all chapters being updated, including a section on running a home-care team. Where great advances have been made, some sections have been replaced. There are additional sections on the wider ...
This book provides the very lastest in position statements, and new, forward-thinking in administrative strategies. Addresses fiscal management of outpatient cancer centers, including financial systems models, use of CPT codes, cost effectivness and clinical applications of evidence-based practice guidelines.
This easy-to-use, authoritative reference is designed to provide general information and daily practice guidelines to oncology advanced practice specialists, including oncology nurse practitioners, clinical specialists, and physician assistants. The text presents a broad-based, general approach to managing the oncology, hospice, or palliative care ...
This comprehensive manual focuses on the pathophysiology of cancer, assessment, diagnostic procedures, commonly occurring cancers and therapies. Nursing care is presented within a five-step nursing process model, with rationales provided for every nursing intervention. Also included are guidelines for cancer prevention and screening for those at ...
Cairns, a counseling staff member with an organization dedicated to palliative care training and advocacy, describes the transitions that dying people, their families, and their caregivers move through during the process from diagnosis to bereavement, and outlines interventions that professionals ca
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