Nursing in Haematological Oncology
eBook - PDF

Nursing in Haematological Oncology

  1. 644 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Nursing in Haematological Oncology

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Haematological oncology is a rapidly advancing and exciting field of medicine. This is the first British textbook addressing haematological oncology written specifically for nurses. The book is intended for qualified nurses working with, or having an interest in, haematological malignancies and will also be useful to student nurses and those undertaking specialist courses. The second edition of this successful text has been fully revised and updated throughout in line with recent developments in clinical practice. There are seven new chapters and expanded sections on bone marrow transplant, the immune system and palliative care.

  • Comprehensive coverage of nursing issues in hematological malignancies providing everything a newcomer will need to know
  • Addresses the role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and blood marrow transplant treatments in haematological oncology to enable effective management of patients
  • Discusses pertinent daily issues for practicing nurses including oral care, nausea and vomiting, nutrition, infection control, social and psychological issues
  • Reflection points provide an active reading experience and illuminate ideas and issues within the text
  • Six new chapters: Research Priorities; Leadership Issues for Specialist Nurses; Fatigue; Adolescent Issues; Addressing the Needs of Families; Immune Modulators and Novel Therapies
  • Expanded information on bone marrow transplant, the immune system and palliative care
  • Improved design and layout
  • New expert contributors to provide the latest information on their field

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Information

Year
2006
eBook ISBN
9780702040757
Edition
2
Subtopic
Nursing

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Nursing in Haematological Oncology
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Contributors
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Section 1: The diseases
  10. Section 2: Treatment
  11. Section 3: Nursing issues
  12. Useful resources and websites
  13. Index
  14. Color Plate Section