Ethical Foundations of Palliative Care for Alzheimer Disease |
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| Editor:
| Purtilo, Ruth B.
Have, Henk A. M. J. Ten |
| Foreword by:
| Cassel, Christine K. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8018-7870-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2004 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $53.00USD $53.00 |
Book Description:
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Alzheimer disease afflicts more than twelve million people worldwide, and its incidence is increasing at a staggering rate. People with the disorder are living longer than have those in previous generations, and they require interventions for quality-of-life issues associated with palliative care. However, the symptoms of Alzheimer disease often ......
Alzheimer disease afflicts more than twelve million people worldwide, and its incidence is increasing at a staggering rate. People with the disorder are living longer than have those in previous generations, and they require interventions for quality-of-life issues associated with palliative care. However, the symptoms of Alzheimer disease often ......