Bibliograph

The best care possible, a physician's quest to transform care through the end of life, Ira Byock

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The best care possible, a physician's quest to transform care through the end of life, Ira Byock

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The best care possible

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

802325017

Responsibility statement

Ira Byock

Sub title

a physician's quest to transform care through the end of life

Summary

It is harder to be seriously ill - and much harder to die - than ever before. These days, we effectively treat diseases, but often overlook the priorities of the people who are ill. As a result, too many Americans suffer needlessly and die badly. Here one of the nation's foremost leaders in palliative care takes us inside a state-of-the-art academic medical center and opens our eyes to an issue that will affect our loved ones, our neighbors, and ourselves

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