End of life and palliative care
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Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture
Torii Black
A book for acupuncturists and healthcare professionals on the use of acupuncture for the major hospice and palliative care diagnoses, and for grief and loss. Includes Chinese perspectives on death and dying and evidence-based pain management approaches. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.91in / 226mm x 150mm, 224pp, $40.00ISBN: 978-1-84819-421-22020, Ebook, ePUB, $40.00ISBN: 978-0-85701-373-6 -
Pathways through Care at the End of Life
A Guide to Person-Centred Care
Anita Hayes, Claire Henry, Margaret Holloway, Katie Lindsey, Eleanor Sherwen and Tes Smith
This is a comprehensive guide to providing excellent end of life care. It covers the pathway of care at the end of life, from initial conversations about end of life care and assessment and planning, to care in different settings, multi-agency care, and providing a good death. Case studies and reflective questions feature throughout. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.22in / 229mm x 158mm, 224pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-364-82013, Ebook, PDF, 224pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-716-2 -
End of Life Care
A Guide for Therapists, Artists and Arts Therapists
Nigel Hartley
This comprehensive guide for practitioners working in end of life care covers everything from the different roles in the multi-disciplinary care team, the stages that a patient at the end of their life experiences and the professional help needed at each stage and gives a complete grounding of the current climate and philosophy in end of life care. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 272pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-133-02013, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-336-2 -
Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality
A Guide for Older People, Carers and Families
Elizabeth MacKinlay
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.43in / 214mm x 138mm, 144pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-290-02012, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-598-4 -
Spiritual Care at the End of Life
The Chaplain as a 'Hopeful Presence'
Steve Nolan
This book examines the services that chaplains provide to dying patients and the unique relationship that palliative care staff construct with people at the end of life. It explores the nature of hope when faced with the inevitable and develops a theory of spiritual care rooted in relationship that has implications for all healthcare professionals. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.14in / 230mm x 156mm, 160pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-199-62011, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-513-7 -
Living with Learning Disabilities, Dying with Cancer
Thirteen Personal Stories
Irene Tuffrey-Wijne
This book is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of 13 people with learning disabilities who were living with cancer. The author gained a unique understanding of what it is like for individuals with learning disabilities to live with deteriorating health and how this may impact upon their families, friends and carers. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 272pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-027-22009, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-200-6 -
Speaking of Dying
A Practical Guide to Using Counselling Skills in Palliative Care
Louis Heyse-Moore
Heyse-Moore draws on his wealth of experience as a trained counsellor and palliative medicine specialist, he covers difficult subjects such as breaking the news of terminal illness to a patient, euthanasia and the effect of working with patients on carers. This hands-on guide will be an invaluable companion to anyone working in palliative care. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 192pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-678-42008, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-849-4 -
The Creative Arts in Palliative Care
Edited by Nigel Hartley and Malcolm Payne
Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care. This book uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects successfully. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 208pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-591-62008, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-802-9 -
Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care
Erica Brown with Brian Warr
This book provides a comprehensive overview of good practice in caring for terminally-ill children, young people and their families. The material offers helpful suggestions on how to support families in making informed choices during distressing periods, such as where their child will die and how to prepare for the funeral. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 304pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-181-92007, Ebook, ePUB, 304pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-659-9 -
Nearing Death Awareness
A Guide to the Language, Visions, and Dreams of the Dying
Mary Anne Sanders
This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.30in / 216mm x 160mm, 128pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-857-32007, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-606-3
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