- In the unique series of books on Critical Updates, this
edition of 2008 is focused on the problems encountered in
the intensive care unit. Like previous volumes of this series,
it retains an easy-to-read format including key concepts
with a mix of topics that will appeal to most readers
- Talking about death and dying is not easy and to confront
patient's relatives with bad news is a herculean task
- As doctors deal with the patients to cure diseases and
relieve them of pain and agony but at times situations do
arise when treatment and clinical management becomes
futile and informing the relatives of a patient about such
situations when hope of remission and survival recedes,
demands a big heart for intimating in a caring and
empathetic manner
- This book provides outlines of essential aspects of the art of
communication and guides with tips and practical ways to
handle such situations that would be found most useful by
trainees in intensive care unit.