Presents 71 case presentations of clinical interest related to end-of-life, and palliative care for both hospitalized patients and patients receiving home care. This volume highlight considerations of pain and symptom management at the end of life, and ethical issues related to life-supportive care.

This addition to the popular "Pearls" series presents 71 case presentations of clinical interest related to end-of-life, and palliative care for both hospitalized patients and patients receiving home care. The patient vignettes highlight considerations of pain and symptom management at the end of life, ethical issues related to life-supportive care, and approaches to assisting patients and families with the difficulties that surround death and dying.