Communication is an integral part of every day life; it is something that should come
naturally to us. Why then is it that many of us find it so difficult to communicate with patients …

End of life communication includes both verbal and nonverbal messages that transpire
following a diagnosis of a terminal illness and death. The circumstances that occur at the …

While the nurse works on developing communication skills with the dying patient and his or
her family, the goal should be to build an understanding of the patient and family's needs …

Discussing disease progression is a core task in palliative care. This is especially important
when there are indications that a patient considers their death as less imminent than the …

Background: Communication is an essential prerequisite for good end-of-life care. Yet, there
is a need to better understand the unique features of communication regarding end-of-life …

Julie Yingling, PhD, and Maureen Keeley, PhD more specifically, and about health
communication in particular. 3 Pertinent to your concerns is our study into final …

Communication in Palliative Nursing unites complementary work in communication studies
and nursing research to present a theoretically grounded curriculum for teaching palliative …

Janet's skill in this book lies in her ability to combine theory with narrative and natural
science with humanity to create a text that resonates deeply. bringing to light the message …

Although around half a million people die in England each year, most deaths occur away
from their homes and in institutions with 'strangers' caring for them. Admittedly, a few die in …

Palliative care: Effective communication Page 1 a lonely one, and one that cannot be shared,
reassurance that one is not alone during this process is essential’ (Nyatanga and AstleyPepper …