Enhanced Palliative Care

Enhanced Palliative Care is a medical textbook for healthcare professionals involved in adult palliative and end-of-life care. It delivers the practical knowledge required to administer high-quality, holistic care to patients, with particular relevance for those working in generalist roles across hospital and community settings.

This end-of-life care resource, backed by Macmillan Cancer Support, presents a structured overview of the core areas encountered in everyday palliative care practice. It helps readers develop a strong understanding of the principles and distinctions within end-of-life care. Specialist and generalist clinicians write each chapter, ensuring the content reflects real-world clinical practice.

The material aligns with the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines and the NES Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care. It supports structured training, including the Enhanced Palliative Care course, as well as ongoing professional development.

Key Topics Covered:

• Approaches to palliative care
• Symptom management across a wide range of conditions and populations
• Development of effective communication skills for open and difficult conversations
• Case-linked chapters that support interactive learning and clinical understanding

Enhanced Palliative Care supports healthcare professionals involved in management and prescribing within generalist palliative care, including paramedics, nurses, doctors and pharmacists. It builds essential knowledge and strengthens the needed clinical confidence when professionals manage the complexities of adult patients in end-of-life care.