Nature of suffering and the goals of medicine
By: Cassell, Eric J.
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BookPublisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xx, 313 ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9780195156164.Subject(s): Chronic Disease therapy | Dehumanization | Medicine | Philosophy Medical | Analgesia | Doctor patient relationship | Pain management | Patients psychology | Personhood | Palliative careDDC classification: 610.1 Summary: Offers an incisive critique of the approach of modern medicine. Drawing on a number of evocative patient narratives, the author writes that the enduring goal of medicine must be the relif of suffering. The understanding of persons and sickness necessary to achieve that goal illuminates the treatment of all. This work will appeal to all physicians and others interested in medicine. Palliative care and hospice workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and others interested in pain and suffering should find it particular useful.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Offers an incisive critique of the approach of modern medicine. Drawing on a number of evocative patient narratives, the author writes that the enduring goal of medicine must be the relif of suffering. The understanding of persons and sickness necessary to achieve that goal illuminates the treatment of all. This work will appeal to all physicians and others interested in medicine. Palliative care and hospice workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and others interested in pain and suffering should find it particular useful.
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