TY - JOUR T1 - Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, Second Edition JF - European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy JO - Eur J Hosp Pharm DO - 10.1136/ejhpharm-2017-001311 SP - ejhpharm-2017-001311 AU - Phil Wiffen Y1 - 2017/08/02 UR - http://ejhp.bmj.com/content/early/2017/08/02/ejhpharm-2017-001311.abstract N2 - This is a large textbook weighing several kilograms. It is divided into 18 parts with a number of subchapters in each part. There are over 200 contributors many of whom are leaders in the palliative care world.Part 1 covers the development of this specialty including a geographical focus by continent with a chapter of possible developments. Then next six parts cover bioethics, research, organisation and assessment. Giving an overview in a few hundred words is a challenge, so I have picked some issues that are relevant to … ER -