David Clark

David Clark To Comfort Always: Palliative Care History

A definitive scholarly history tracing palliative care from its 19th-century origins to modern end-of-life medicine.

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Overview

A Compassionate Journey Through the History of Palliative Care

Delve into the origins and evolution of palliative medicine with "To Comfort Always: A History of Palliative Care." This Oxford Medical History traces the development of end-of-life care from its 19th-century roots to its modern practice, exploring key milestones, challenges, and achievements in the field.

Specifications:

  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Edition: 1st
  • Publication Date: December 13, 2016
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inches
  • Weight: 1.01 pounds
  • ISBN-10: 0199674280
  • ISBN-13: 978-0199674282

Frequently Asked Questions

The book traces the history of palliative care from its 19th-century roots through to its contemporary practice, covering key milestones across roughly two centuries of development.
David Clark is a recognized scholar in the field of palliative care history and end-of-life studies, bringing academic rigor to this account of the discipline's evolution.
Published as part of the Oxford Medical History series, it is written for an academic and professional audience, though anyone with a serious interest in the history of medicine and end-of-life care will find it accessible.
This first edition is available in hardcover format, running 256 pages, published by Oxford University Press.