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Based on the core clinical curriculum for higher specialist training in palliative medicine, this book provides 52 case vignettes followed by questions and answers to guide medical professionals and trainees though the varied and often complex landscape of palliative medicine.
About the author
Dr Jonathan Pickard is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine working in the North East of England. An Associate Clinical Lecturer and a keen educator, Jonathan invests time in training tomorrow's doctors. His areas of interest include communication, oncology, mental capacity, and legal aspects of palliative care. He delivers postgraduate communication seminars to UK Foundation Programme doctors, collaboratively designs and leads an international online course for specialty trainees, and develops digital learning resources, including the curation of an extensive app-based flashcard deck for palliative care physicians. He has written for a nationally-recognised journal, and published case reports on the novel use of established therapeutics alongside his co-editor. His presentation style and creativity are derived from years of professional-level close-up performance magic, which Jonathan has enjoyed as a unique hobby for over 20 years.
Mr Jonathan Hindmarsh is an accredited Consultant Pharmacist operating in the North East of England and is deputy chair of The Association of Supportive and Palliative Care Pharmacy. His clinical areas of interest include opioids, patient safety, and the novel application of pharmaceutical agents. Jonathan is committed to the advancement of the pharmacy profession through education and mentorship. He has authored multiple nationally available educational resources, as well as numerous case studies and original research articles.
Summary
Based on the core clinical curriculum for higher specialist training in palliative medicine, this book provides 52 case vignettes followed by questions and answers to guide medical professionals and trainees though the varied and often complex landscape of palliative medicine.
