Choices in Palliative Care Issues in Health Care Delivery

Choices in Palliative Care will address the need for more information on the management of palliative care programs. Part I addresses the various settings where palliative care occurs, Part II addresses the specific disease management approach and quality of life care including cancer, heart disease, dementia and AIDS/HIV. Part III addresses specific issues in palliative care by population including minorities, the elderly, and children. While Part IV will address broader professional issues including developing a business plan for a palliative care program; legal and ethical issues around end-of-life care; quality management; and policy issues.