• Copyright
  • 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