Oral Care in Advanced Disease

Zusatztext This is an interesting and comprehensive text . . . It covers many aspects of oral disease, with science-based chapters on microbiology supported by physiology chapters on the aetiology of disorders, such as salivary dysfunction and taste disturbance. There is also some excellent advice on assessment and management . . . This book will ensure staff are able to give better oral care to their patients in the future. Klappentext Oral problems are a major cause of morbidity in patients with advanced disease. This book provides a comprehensive review of mouthcare in chronically and terminally ill patients. The scope is wide, covering not only cancer patients but also AIDS and stroke victims, and patients with a severe disability, providing a definitive reference source and practical accessible information. Zusammenfassung Oral problems are a major cause of morbidity in patients with advanced disease. This book provides a comprehensive review of mouthcare in chronically and terminally ill patients. The scope is wide, covering not only cancer patients but also AIDS and stroke victims, and patients with a severe disability, providing a definitive reference source and practical accessible information.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Andrew Finlay Davies
• Collaboration: Andrew Davies (Editeur), Ilora Finlay (Editeur), Ilora G. Finlay (Editeur)
• Edition: Oxford University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 10.02.2005
• EAN: 9780192632432
• ISBN: 978-0-19-263243-2
• Pages: 232
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Médecine > Stomatologie; MEDICAL / Dentistry / General, dentistry, MEDICAL / Terminal Care, Oncology, Terminal care nursing, Palliative Medicine, MEDICAL / Oncology / General, MEDICAL / Pain Management, Dentistry and related oral medicines