Please Do Not Make Us Suffer Any More

Author : Human Rights Watch (Organization),Diederik Lohman
Publisher : Human Rights Watch
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781564324498

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"Please, Do Not Make Us Suffer Any More-" by Human Rights Watch (Organization),Diederik Lohman Pdf

With support from the Open Society Institute International Palliative Care Initiative, Human Rights Watch released a groundbreaking report on the lack of access to pain relief medicines for millions of patients worldwide. The report, "Please Don't Make Us Suffer Anymore": Access to Pain Treatment as a Human Right, finds that countries can significantly improve access to pain medications by addressing the causes of their poor availability, which include the following: *Failure to put in place functioning supply and distribution systems *Absence of government policies to ensure medicine availability *Insufficient instruction for health care workers *Excessively strict drug-control regulations *Fear of legal sanctions among healthcare workers. "Please Don't Make Us Suffer Anymore" notes that international law requires states to make narcotic drugs available for the treatment of pain while preventing abuse, but that the strong international focus on preventing abuse of such drugs has led many countries to neglect that obligation. The full report is available in PDF format. French, Russian, and Spanish versions are available on the HRW website.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Pain Management and Regulatory Strategies to Address Prescription Opioid Abuse
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309459570

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Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Pain Management and Regulatory Strategies to Address Prescription Opioid Abuse Pdf

Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring.

Author : Sushma Bhatnagar
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781975103101

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Cancer Pain Management in Developing Countries by Sushma Bhatnagar Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A Comprehensive Handbook of Cancer Pain Management in Developing Countries Written by an international panel of expert pain physicians, A Comprehensive Handbook of Cancer Pain Management in Developing Countries addresses this challenging and vital topic with reference to the latest body of evidence relating to cancer pain. It thoroughly covers pain management in the developing world, explaining the benefit of psychological, interventional, and complementary therapies in cancer pain management, as well as the importance of identifying and overcoming regulatory and educational barriers.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Janet Joy,Alison Mack
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309065313

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Marijuana As Medicine? by Institute of Medicine,Janet Joy,Alison Mack Pdf

Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patientsâ€"as well as the people who care for themâ€"with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and studentsâ€"in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.

Author : Chester C. Buckenmaier,Michael Kent,Edward R. Mariano,Jason C. Brookman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1291 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780190856649

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Acute Pain Medicine by Chester C. Buckenmaier,Michael Kent,Edward R. Mariano,Jason C. Brookman Pdf

Acute Pain Medicine is the first comprehensive, case-based text of its kind that explores the essential topics of acute pain medicine, including interventional, pharmacologic, and diagnostic considerations. Written and edited under the auspices of the American Academy of Pain Medicine by members of the Academy's Shared Interest Group for Acute Pain Medicine, the text includes an introduction to acute pain medicine and an easily referenced interventional section. Chapters focus on patients experiencing acute pain from either surgery or other medical conditions and include detailed information on the diagnosis and treatment of specific cases in acute pain medicine. The text is rounded out by the complete content of the thoroughly revised Military Advanced Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Handbook (MARAA II). Although the MARAA handbook gained its reputation as a useful resource for managing the pain associated with battlefield trauma, its beautifully illustrated step-by-step guidance is useful for providing vital acute pain services in all settings. Acute Pain Medicine is an ideal, complete resource for physicians, fellows, and residents managing acute pain patients.

Author : Ronald M. Green,Nathan J. Palpant
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199926183

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Suffering and Bioethics by Ronald M. Green,Nathan J. Palpant Pdf

Long before it cured disease, medicine aimed to relieve suffering-but despite that precedence, the relief of suffering often takes a back seat in today's biomedical research and treatment. Modern bioethics, too, has been slow to come to terms with suffering. Attention to ethical quandaries has sometimes displaced attention to the experience of patients. This book seeks to place suffering at the center of bioethical thinking once again. Among the questions its contributors explore are: What is the meaning of suffering? How does it relate to pain? If there can be pain without suffering, can there be suffering without pain? Does suffering require advanced cognitive abilities? Can animals suffer? Many believe that we have strong obligations to relieve or minimize suffering; what are the limits of these obligations? Does the relief of suffering justify the termination of a patient's life, as proponents of euthanasia maintain? What is the bearing of suffering on the cherished bioethical principle of autonomy? Can suffering impair a patient's ability to make reasoned choices? To what extent must the encounter with suffering be an important component of medical education? Do religious traditions ever move from efforts to explain and relieve suffering to positions that justify and promote it? The aim of this book is to undertake a new foray into this "foreign territory" of suffering. With a foreword by the distinguished bioethicist Daniel Callahan, its twenty-two chapters, authored by leading scholars in science and bioethics, are organized so as to examine suffering in its biological, psychological, clinical, religious, and ethical dimensions.

Author : Jessica Pierce
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780226151007

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The Last Walk by Jessica Pierce Pdf

In a book that draws on both personal stories and research presents an in-depth exploration of the practical, medical and moral issues that trouble pet owners confronted with the decline and death of their companion animals.

Author : Cheryl Gulliver
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512721263

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The Day in the Life of a Guardian Angel by Cheryl Gulliver Pdf

The Day in the Life of a Guardian Angel will help give us assurance and peace of mind on how to solve and find real solutions to everyday life problems. Life can be full of problems that can strike at any momentespecially when were not expecting them. This book will teach us how to become stronger, always ready to challenge whatever problems come our way. Life can be very unfair, and problems can come suddenly, on a daily, weekly, monthly, or even yearly basis. We all need guidance from God, and this book will help show the right way out of some very terrible situations. This book is written under the anointing of the Holy Spirit for those living in darkness. This book will explain secrets of how to gain inner strength and can provide encouragement to those going through rough and difficult times. This book is unique and introduces inspirational subjects handpicked by the Holy Spirit based upon everyday life experiences and challenges. This book will move your faith and make it come alive for those who are weak or spiritually dead. This book will teach exactly how to use and exercise faith in a biblical way. We need rescuingand not by natural faith, but through supernatural faith. In Jesuss name, amen!

Author : Nathan Cherny,Marie Fallon,Stein Kaasa,Russell K. Portenoy,David C. Currow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 3951 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192534323

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Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine by Nathan Cherny,Marie Fallon,Stein Kaasa,Russell K. Portenoy,David C. Currow Pdf

The definitive Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine, now in its fifth edition, has again been thoroughly updated to offer a truly global perspective in this field of extraordinary talent and thoughtfulness. Updated to include new sections devoted to assessment tools, care of patients with cancer, and the management of issues in the very young and the very old, this leading textbook covers all the new and emerging topics since its original publication in 1993. In addition, the multi-disciplinary nature of palliative care is emphasized throughout the book, covering areas from ethical and communication issues, the treatment of symptoms and the management of pain. This fifth edition of the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine is dedicated to the memory of Professor Geoffrey Hanks, pioneer in the field of palliative medicine, and co-editor of the previous four editions. Winner in the Medicine category of the British Medical Association Book Awards, this is a truly comprehensive text, no hospital, hospice, palliative care service, or medical library should be without this essential source of information.

Author : Michael A. Gropper,Lars I. Eriksson,Lee A. Fleisher,Jeanine P. Wiener-Kronish,Neal H. Cohen,Kate Leslie
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 3490 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323612647

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Miller's Anesthesia, 2-Volume Set E-Book by Michael A. Gropper,Lars I. Eriksson,Lee A. Fleisher,Jeanine P. Wiener-Kronish,Neal H. Cohen,Kate Leslie Pdf

Covering everything from historical and international perspectives to basic science and current clinical practice, Miller's Anesthesia, 9th Edition, remains the preeminent reference in the field. Dr. Michael Gropper leads a team of global experts who bring you the most up-to-date information available on the technical, scientific, and clinical issues you face each day – whether you’re preparing for the boards, studying for recertification, or managing a challenging patient care situation in your practice. Includes four new chapters: Clinical Care in Extreme Environments: High Pressure, Immersion, and Hypo- and Hyperthermia; Immediate and Long-Term Complications; Clinical Research; and Interpreting the Medical Literature. Addresses timely topics such as neurotoxicity, palliation, and sleep/wake disorders. Streamlines several topics into single chapters with fresh perspectives from new authors, making the material more readable and actionable. Features the knowledge and expertise of former lead editor Dr. Ronald Miller, as well as new editor Dr. Kate Leslie of the University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital. Provides state-of-the-art coverage of anesthetic drugs, guidelines for anesthetic practice and patient safety, new techniques, step-by-step instructions for patient management, the unique needs of pediatric patients, and much more – all highlighted by more than 1,500 full-color illustrations for enhanced visual clarity.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Memorable Classics Books
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Author : Ira Byock
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781101500286

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Dying Well by Ira Byock Pdf

From Ira Byock, prominent palliative care physician and expert in end of life decisions, a lesson in Dying Well. Nobody should have to die in pain. Nobody should have to die alone. This is Ira Byock's dream, and he is dedicating his life to making it come true. Dying Well brings us to the homes and bedsides of families with whom Dr. Byock has worked, telling stories of love and reconciliation in the face of tragedy, pain, medical drama, and conflict. Through the true stories of patients, he shows us that a lot of important emotional work can be accomplished in the final months, weeks, and even days of life. It is a companion for families, showing them how to deal with doctors, how to talk to loved ones—and how to make the end of life as meaningful and enriching as the beginning. Ira Byock is also the author of The Best Care Possible: A Physician's Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life.

Author : Hans-Christoph Diener,Marcia Wilkinson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642733277

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Drug-Induced Headache by Hans-Christoph Diener,Marcia Wilkinson Pdf

M. WILKINSON Patients with frequent or daily headaches pose a very difficult problem for the physician who has to treat them, particularly as many patients think that there should be a medicine or medicines which give them instant relief. In the search for the compound which would meet this very natural desire, many drugs have been manufactured and the temptation for the physician is either to increase the dose of a drug which seems to be, at any rate, partially effective, or to add one or more drugs to those which the patient is already taking. Although there have been some references to the dangers of overdosage of drugs for migraine in the past, it was not until relatively recently that it was recognized that drugs given for the relief of headache, if taken injudiciously, may themselves cause headache. The first drugs to be implicated in this way were ergotamine and phenazone. In the case of ergotamine tartrate, the dangers of ergotism were well known as this was a disorder which had been known and written about for many years. In the treatment of headache, fully blown ergotism is rare and in recent years has usually been due to self-medication in doses much greater than those prescribed although there are a few recorded cases where toxic amounts have been given.

Author : Yasmin Gunaratnam
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472515346

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Death and the Migrant by Yasmin Gunaratnam Pdf

Death and the Migrant is a sociological account of transnational dying and care in British cities. It chronicles two decades of the ageing and dying of the UK's cohort of post-war migrants, as well as more recent arrivals. Chapters of oral history and close ethnographic observation, enriched by photographs, take the reader into the submerged worlds of end-of-life care in hospices, hospitals and homes. While honouring singular lives and storytelling, Death and the Migrant explores the social, economic and cultural landscapes that surround the migrant deathbed in the twenty-first century. Here, everyday challenges - the struggle to belong, relieve pain, love well, and maintain dignity and faith – provide a fresh perspective on concerns and debates about the vulnerability of the body, transnationalism, care and hospitality. Blending narrative accounts from dying people and care professionals with insights from philosophy and feminist and critical race scholars, Yasmin Gunaratnam shows how the care of vulnerable strangers tests the substance of a community. From a radical new interpretation of the history of the contemporary hospice movement and its 'total pain' approach, to the charting of the global care chain and the affective and sensual demands of intercultural care, Gunaratnam offers a unique perspective on how migration endows and replenishes national cultures and care. Far from being a marginal concern, Death and the Migrant shows that transnational dying is very much a predicament of our time, raising questions and concerns that are relevant to all of us.

Author : Heather McKenzie,John Quintner,Gillian Bendelow
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004399228

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At the Edge of Being: The Aporia of Pain by Heather McKenzie,John Quintner,Gillian Bendelow Pdf