Tupac Shakur: The Life and Times of an American Icon

In 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, was murdered by an unknown gunman. Fred L. Johnson and Tayannah Lee McQuillar examine the theories surrounding his death and the story of Tupacs lost legacy in this definitive biography. For millions, Shakur gave voice to their stories, but there was also another side to him, revealed as his life spun out of control, as the whispered warnings from friends went unheeded and the denunciations of critics grew louder. Disturbingly, he sang and wrote about his impending death. When it came, it brought the music industry to its knees and ended an era when American rappers were leaders in using their art to speak the truth to corporate, government, and judicial power. - from publisher\u27s website

The provision of a palliative care service in a teaching hospital and subsequent evaluation of that service

A survey at a large tertiary referral hospital showed that patients with cancer and HIV disease had poorly controlled symptoms. A palliative care service was introduced, employing a doctor and part-time pharmacist. The doctor was available to see and advise about terminally ill patients. With the pharmacists, an educational programme of meetings, teaching sessions and information leaflets was developed. One year after the introduction of the service a repeat survey all patients with cancer or HIV disease was carried out. Problems on admission were similar in both surveys, but fewer patients' symptom scores deteriorated during their hospital stay. There was a significantly increased use of appropriate opioid analgesics and NSAIDs. Staff were satisfied with the service

The provision of a palliative care service in a teaching hospital and subsequent evaluation of that service

A survey at a large tertiary referral hospital showed that patients with cancer and HIV disease had poorly controlled symptoms. A palliative care service was introduced, employing a doctor and part-time pharmacist. The doctor was available to see and advise about terminally ill patients. With the pharmacists, an educational programme of meetings, teaching sessions and information leaflets was developed. One year after the introduction of the service a repeat survey all patients with cancer or HIV disease was carried out. Problems on admission were similar in both surveys, but fewer patients' symptom scores deteriorated during their hospital stay. There was a significantly increased use of appropriate opioid analgesics and NSAIDs. Staff were satisfied with the service