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The book delves into almost every aspect of spirituality and is a comprehensive guide for anyone whose work involves caring for individuals living with chronic illness or nearing the end of life...well-written and [it] teaches us that while not everyone has a religion, everyone does have spiritual needs. For those who seek to further their knowledge and broaden their perspective on the spiritual care of such patient's (sic) this book will be a useful resource to have. Oncology News, Vol 1:4 This is my Palliative Care Book of the Year! Anybody who works in palliative care will be enriched by reading this book. Although we nod and agree that spiritual care is an important and integral part of holistic palliative medicine, dealing with problems related to spirituality...is not easy for many palliative care workers...If you want to learn about all the other things you can or should be doing at the bedside, read this book. Roger Woodruff, Director of Palliative Care, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia

"""This is my Palliative care book of the year!...Anybody who works in palliative care will be enriched by reading this book. Although we nod and agree that spiritual care is an important and integral part of holistic palliative medicine, dealing with problems related to spirituality in more than the most superficial way is not easy for many palliative care workers, particularly if their job is busy. If you want to learn about all the other things you can or should be doing at the bedside, read this book. Being able to practice the spiritual dimensions of palliative care will be of benefit to your patients, more of whom will die in peace, with dignity. And it will quite probably enhance the professional satisfaction you get working with the dying.""--IAHPC Newsletter ""This text is well written and is definitely an interesting source of information and reading for all those who are involved with the care of the chronically ill and dying. The book teaches us that while not everyone has a religion, everyone does have spiritual needs.""--Oncology News ""This book should be required reading for all professionals or laypersons who have significant contact with patients and families facing terminal or chronic illness...All who aspire to provide the best possible compassionate care in any health care setting are advised to take this to heart, and this book provides an excellent basis for doing so.""--PsycCRITIQUES ""This is my Palliative care book of the year!...Anybody who works in palliative care will be enriched by reading this book. Although we nod and agree that spiritual care is an important and integral part of holistic palliative medicine, dealing with problems related to spirituality in more than the most superficial way is not easy for many palliative care workers, particularly if their job is busy. If you want to learn about all the other things you can or should be doing at the bedside, read this book. Being able to practice the spiritual dimensions of palliative care will be of benefit to your patients, more of whom will die in peace, with dignity. And it will quite probably enhance the professional satisfaction you get working with the dying.""--IAHPC Newsletter ""This text is well written and is definitely an interesting source of information and reading for all those who are involved with the care of the chronically ill and dying. The book teaches us that while not everyone has a religion, everyone does have spiritual needs.""--Oncology News ""This book should be required reading for all professionals or laypersons who have significant contact with patients and families facing terminal or chronic illness...All who aspire to provide the best possible compassionate care in any health care setting are advised to take this to heart, and this book provides an excellent basis for doing so.""--PsycCRITIQUES ""Begins with a theoretical approacha nd moves through theological/religious perspectives to practical applications and tools...The book combines lessons learned from patients, scientific research and scholarly study with the experiences of clinicians, chaplains, clergy, caregivers, and educators...Speaks of the importance of being a compassionate presence and the healing power of relationship-centered care.""--Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling"

The book delves into almost every aspect of spirituality and is a comprehensive guide for anyone whose work involves caring for individuals living with chronic illness or nearing the end of life...well-written and [it] teaches us that while not everyone has a religion, everyone does have spiritual needs. For those who seek to further their knowledge and broaden their perspective on the spiritual care of such patient's (sic) this book will be a useful resource to have. Oncology News, Vol 1:4 This is my Palliative Care Book of the Year! Anybody who works in palliative care will be enriched by reading this book. Although we nod and agree that spiritual care is an important and integral part of holistic palliative medicine, dealing with problems related to spirituality...is not easy for many palliative care workers...If you want to learn about all the other things you can or should be doing at the bedside, read this book. Roger Woodruff, Director of Palliative Care, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia

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