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Contents
Foreword
Palliative Care
History of the National Consensus Project’s Guidelines
NCP Guidelines, 4th edition
Introduction to the 4th edition
Summary of Key Revisions in Each Domain
Systematic Review of Key Research Evidence
Key Concepts / Definitions
Using the NCP Guidelines
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Domain 1: Structure and Processes of Care
Guideline 1.1 Interdisciplinary Team
Guideline 1.2 Comprehensive Palliative Care Assessment
Guideline 1.3 Palliative Care Plan
Guideline 1.4 Continuity of Palliative Care
Guideline 1.5 Care Settings
Guideline 1.6 Interdisciplinary Team Education
Guideline 1.7 Coordination of Care and Care Transitions
Guideline 1.8 Emotional Support to the Interdisciplinary Team
Guideline 1.9 Continuous Quality Improvement
Guideline 1.10 Stability, Sustainability, and Growth
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 2: Physical Aspects of Care
Guideline 2 1 Global
Guideline 2.2 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 2.3 Treatment
Guideline 2.4 Ongoing Care
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 3: Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects of Care
Guideline 3.1 Global
Guideline 3.2 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 3.3 Treatment
Guideline 3.4 Ongoing Care
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 4: Social Aspects of Care
Guideline 4.1 Global
Guideline 4.2 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 4.3 Treatment
Guideline 4.4 Ongoing Care
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 5: Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Aspects of Care
Guideline 5.1 Global
Guideline 5.2 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 5.3 Treatment
Guideline 5.4 Ongoing Care
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 6: Cultural Aspects of Care
Guideline 6.1 Global
Guideline 6.2 Communication and Language
Guideline 6.3 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 6.4 Treatment
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 7: Care of the Patient Nearing the End of Life
Guideline 7.1 Interdisciplinary Team
Guideline 7.2 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 7.3 Treatment Prior to Death
Guideline 7.4 Treatment During the Dying Process and Immediately After Death
Guideline 7.5 Bereavement
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Practice Examples
Domain 8: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Care
Guideline 8.1 Global
Guideline 8.2 Legal Considerations
Guideline 8.3 Screening and Assessment
Guideline 8.4 Treatment and Ongoing Decision-Making
Clinical and Operational Implications
Essential Palliative Care Skills Needed by All Clinicians
Key Research Evidence
Appendix I: Glossary
Appendix II: Tools and Resources
Domain 1: Structure and Processes of Care
Domain 2: Physical Aspects of Care
Domain 3: Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects of Care
Domain 4: Social Aspects of Care
Domain 5: Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Aspects of Care
Domain 6: Cultural Aspects of Care
Domain 7: Care of the Patient Nearing the End of Life
Domain 8: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Care
Appendix III: Contributors
Appendix IV: Scoping Review
Scoping Review Methodology
Review and Inclusion Process
Domain 1: Structure and Processes of Care
Domain 2: Physical Aspects of Care
Domain 3: Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects of Care
Domain 4: Social Aspects of Care
Domain 5: Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Aspects of Care
Domain 6: Cultural Aspects of Care
Domain 7: Care of the Patient Nearing the End of Life
Domain 8: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Care
Appendix V: Endorsing and Supporting Organizations