Communication in Palliative Nursing
"This book is clearly a treat to read and digest. As any nurse in palliative care knows, communication is the cornerstone for effective palliative care nursing. This text mentors the reader on how to be a mindful communicator. It explores the challenges faced every day in attempting to meet patients' and families' needs. A must read for any palliative care nurse!" -- Patrick Coyne, Thomas Palliative Care Program Clinical Director, Virginia Commonwealth University"Communication is essential to effective palliative care nursing and this remarkable book skillfully guides readers through this process. The clear and effective writing by this distinguished team of authors make this an effortless read and the clinically authentic vignettes bring meaning to the message. We all strive for lucid and thoughtful communication, with patients, their families, our co-workers, and indeed with our own loved ones. This outstanding book empowers us all to meet this fundamental goal." -- Judith A. Paice, Director, Cancer Pain Program, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine