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Speaking of Dying

Speaking of Dying

A Practical Guide to Using Counselling Skills in Palliative Care

Louis Heyse-Moore
Foreword by Dr Colin Murray Parkes

Paperback: £18.99 / $34.95

2008, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-678-4, BIC 2: MQCL9 JKSN2 MMC

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'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