Diet and Nutrition in Palliative Care
Author | : Victor R. Preedy |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2011-05-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439819333 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439819335 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Diet and Nutrition in Palliative Care by : Victor R. Preedy
Download or read book Diet and Nutrition in Palliative Care written by Victor R. Preedy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimal terminal and palliative care requires consideration of the patient and family unit as well as cultural and religious sensitivities. The patient's well being in terms of mobility, anxiety, stress, social interaction, and pain control needs expert focus and attention. Furthermore, there is an increasing awareness that diet and nutritional sup