Speaking of Dying by Colin Murray Parkes
Heyse-Moore draws on his wealth of experience as a trained counsellor and palliative medicine specialist, he covers difficult subjects such as breaking the news of terminal illness to a patient, euthanasia and the effect of working with patients on carers. This hands-on guide will be an invaluable companion to anyone working in palliative care.
[..] Working with patients on carers, "Speaking of Dying" is a practical guide to using counselling skills for all clinical disciplines working in palliative care, whether in a hospice, hospital or at home. Complete with a clear explanation of both counselling and medical terminology, this hand-on guide will be an invaluable companion to anyone working in palliative care. -- Counselling Magazine
A worthwile work that would be of value to any professional working in pallative care. -- Nursing Standard
This is a very practical guide to counselling in the palliative care setting. It is clearly written and well set out and the experiences of the author as a trained counsellor and palliative medicine specialist shines through. -- Palliative Care
A most useful text for anyone training to work in the palliative care field. -- International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care News
In this excellent book, Heyse-Moore draws on his experience as a practised listener and specialist in palliative medicine. -- The Church Times
This book will be a valuable addition to both personal bookshelves and to libraries. It will be valued by those working in pallative care and also particularly by those for whom speaking of dying remains a challenge. -- Plus Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing
The author's years of experience as a palliative medicine specialist allows for an insider's view of how to work with the dying. From how to break the news of a terminal illness to a patient to euthanasia questions and working with other healthcare providers and family members, SPEAKING OF DYING is a recommended pick for any college-level collection strong in counseling guides. -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, The Midwest Book Review
A worthwile work that would be of value to any professional working in pallative care. -- Nursing Standard
This is a very practical guide to counselling in the palliative care setting. It is clearly written and well set out and the experiences of the author as a trained counsellor and palliative medicine specialist shines through. -- Palliative Care
A most useful text for anyone training to work in the palliative care field. -- International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care News
In this excellent book, Heyse-Moore draws on his experience as a practised listener and specialist in palliative medicine. -- The Church Times
This book will be a valuable addition to both personal bookshelves and to libraries. It will be valued by those working in pallative care and also particularly by those for whom speaking of dying remains a challenge. -- Plus Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing
The author's years of experience as a palliative medicine specialist allows for an insider's view of how to work with the dying. From how to break the news of a terminal illness to a patient to euthanasia questions and working with other healthcare providers and family members, SPEAKING OF DYING is a recommended pick for any college-level collection strong in counseling guides. -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, The Midwest Book Review
Louis Heyse-Moore has worked in palliative medicine for 27 years. He was consultant in palliative medicine to Isabel Hospice in Welwyn Garden City, after serving as the medical director at St Joseph's Hospice in East London. He has published articles in many leading journals in the field and has lectured internationally and given workshops on the use of counselling skills in palliative medicine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843106784 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843106787 |
| Title | Speaking of Dying |
| Author | Colin Murray Parkes |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2008-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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