Eighteen contributions from academics and clinicians explain the basics of palliative care. The volume is aimed at doctors, nurses, and other health professionals working with people who are dying of cancer and other chronic diseases. Sample topics include respiratory problems, nausea, depression, emergencies, and bereavement. The second edition also features new chapters on complementary therapies and the principles of control of cancer pain. Fallon and Hanks teach palliative medicine at the U. of Edinburgh and the U. of Bristol, respectively. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)