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020			_a9780195156164
082			_a610.1 _bCAS
100			_aCassell, Eric J
245			_aNature of suffering and the goals of medicine
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_bOxford University Press, _c2004 _aOxford :
300			_axx, 313 ; _c23 cm
365			_b51.00 _cUSD _d86.40
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aOffers 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.
650			_aChronic Disease therapy
650			_aDehumanization
650			_aMedicine
650			_aPhilosophy Medical
650			_aAnalgesia
650			_aDoctor patient relationship
650			_aPain management
650			_aPatients psychology
650			_aPersonhood
650			_aPalliative care
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