Topics in Palliative Care, Volume 2

The second book in a series devoted to research and practice in palliative care. The 4 topics covered in this volume are Neuropathic Pain, Cachexia/Anorexia, Asthenia, and Psychological Issues in the Caregiver. The contributors present and evaluate existing data, provide a context drawn from both clinical and research settings, and integrate knowledge in a manner that is both practical and readable for palliative care specialists and hospice providers.