Oncologic Emergency Medicine
Principles and Practice
Editors: Todd, Knox H., Thomas, Jr., Charles R. (Eds.)
Free Preview- First definitive clinical reference on full range of cancer emergencies
- Edited and written by world-renowned experts in emergency medicine and oncology
- Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage
- Extensive algorithms and tables Shows entire spectrum of clinical medicine “in action” in emergency department cancer care, from health promotion and prevention, to treatment and palliative care
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- About this book
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This is the first comprehensive clinical reference on cancer emergencies. It is edited and written by world-renowned experts in emergency medicine and oncology and covers the diagnosis and management of the full range of emergencies caused directly by cancer or by its treatment. It shows how the entire spectrum of clinical medicine is brought to bear in the care of cancer patients in the unique setting of the emergency department (ED), from health promotion and prevention, to treatment and palliative care. Recognizing the multiple, overlapping contexts in which emergency care of cancer patients occurs, the book addresses clinically crucial interdisciplinary topics such as the ethics of ED cancer care, the interface with palliative social work, substance abuse, and more. Finally, perspective on care system and social forces that shape ED cancer care, such as cancer care disparities and care models, and on how ED cancer care is delivered outside of the United States, frame the book as a whole. Against the backdrop of rising numbers of cancer patients and survivors as the United States population ages and a forecast shortage of oncologists, this book is designed to serve as the authoritative, single-source clinical reference on cancer emergencies. The intended audience includes emergency physicians, oncologists, internists, family physicians, emergency nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, policy makers as well as pre- and postgraduate trainees.
- About the authors
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Knox H. Todd, MD, MPH
Professor and Founding Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX, USA
Charles R. Thomas, Jr., MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Radiation Medicine
Knight Cancer Institute
Physician-in-Chief, Radiation Oncology Service
OHSU Healthcare
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR, USA
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“This is a substantial reference that covers all aspects of the care of the oncology patient in the emergency department. … The audience includes any providers who care for oncology patients in an emergency setting. … I have reviewed many books in this field, and this truly comprehensive book is the one I can recommend wholeheartedly. By covering so much more than just typical emergencies, it carries value beyond just a clinical reference.” (Michael D. Zwank, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2016)
- Table of contents (42 chapters)
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Models of Care for Cancer Emergencies
Pages 3-12
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Quality Measures for Oncologic Emergency Medicine
Pages 13-41
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Ethics of Emergency Department Cancer Care
Pages 43-56
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Patient Navigation
Pages 57-65
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The Interface of Emergency Department, Oncology, and Palliative Social Work: Psychosocial Interventions in Oncologic Emergencies
Pages 67-77
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Table of contents (42 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Oncologic Emergency Medicine
- Book Subtitle
- Principles and Practice
- Editors
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- Knox H. Todd
- Charles R. Thomas, Jr.
- Copyright
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-26387-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-26387-8
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-26385-4
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-79946-9
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XXI, 538
- Number of Illustrations
- 66 b/w illustrations, 112 illustrations in colour
- Topics
