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Hi! I am a new hospice RN and am looking for some books to try to help me put some of the pieces together. Any ideas? Thanks!!

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Handbook for Mortals- Joanne Lynn, MD and Joan Harrold, MD

Symptom control in hospice and palliative care, Peter Kaye (probably out of print), Symptom management algorithms, a handbook for patient care by Linda Wrede-Seaman, MD

I have found all these helpful:)

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Hi Lola,

I've just been working in Hospice two weeks now. The book that everyone raves about is the one mentioned by River - called 'Notes on Symptom Control in Hospice & Palliative Care' by Peter Kaye. It is not out of print - you can order the 2005 (latest) edition for $35. plus $5. S&H from:

[email protected].

I'm just ordering myself a copy

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Specializes in hospice.

"final gifts"....an amazing book for nurses and the families.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Rehab, MRDD, Home Health.

Symptom Management Algorithms A Handbook for Palliative Care

Second Edition By linda Wrede-Seaman, M.D.

ISBN 1-888411-07-4

And yes, Old Coot, http://www.crossingthecreek.com

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