Spirituality and End of Life Care: A handbook for service users, carers and staff wishing to bring a spiritual dimension to palliative care

by Peter Gilbert (editor)

Edited by an expert in spirituality; contributions from multidisciplinary staff and carers; multi-faith and non-denominational; thought-provoking and reflective; informs better practice. This moving and insightful handbook collects wisdom and experience from experienced practitioners and those who have lost a loved one on the role of spirituality in end of life care. It addresses the place of spirituality in our modern society and the challenge of life and death, best practice in end of life care, belief systems, how spirituality can play a part in care workers’ roles, as well as creative interventions and leadership challenges.

261 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013