Families of patients receiving palliative care are profoundly affected by the challenges of the
illness. They observe care that the patient receives, provide care for the patient, and receive …

Background: There is a popular belief that the professional–patient relationship is a
prerequisite in the provision of psychosocial support. Studies suggest that professionals …

What's in the Syringe? offers a succinct overview of the psychological skills of outpatient
palliative care, teaching clinicians how to help patients live well and acknowledge end of life …

Palliative care practice requires excellent communication between the patient, family, and
clinical team. Experts in the field have proposed a variety of communication interventions …

In A Natural History of Family Cancer, 1 the story is told of how family members talk about
and through terminal illness on the telephone. Over 13 months and across 61 phone calls …

Background: This case report addresses a client from a minority cultural background in
Australia and her complex cultural needs at the end of life. Case History: A 66-year-old …

Objective: Caregiving partners constitute a unique group, who provide both physical and
emotional care for patients. There has been extensive research conducted on caregivers …

Background: Palliative care professionals face emotional challenges when caring for
patients with serious advanced diseases. Coping skills are essential for working in palliative …

The combined practice area of the contributors to this book include social work,
psychotherapy, sociology, counselling psychology, creative writing, nursing, and medicine …

Simple Summary Palliative care focuses on relief from physical symptoms as well as from
emotional, social and spiritual distress. This article promotes the importance of integrating …