Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care written by Max Watson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide briefly covers the historical and epidemiological background of palliative care and the growth of palliative medicine as a specialty, before dealing with major physical, psychological, spiritual, and symptom management issues from diagnosis to bereavement care.