Advance Care Planning in End of Life Care

"What IAdvance Care Planning in End of Life Care does is expand the discussion on ACP beyond its usual boundaries. It shows that the ""end of life"" is not simply a period of medical decline but also of psychological, spiritual, and social dynamism ... As the editors would not doubt acknowledge there is much work to be done. But they have given us a starting point that will greatly enrich our future conversations. * Harold Braswell, PhD, OMEGA Journal of Dying and Death * We all need to be able to plan ahead and make our wishes clear this updated book is an excellent summary of the available evidence now is the time to translate this into practice. * Dr Ollie Minton, Ehospice * This is a very good review of ACP - what it is, how it has developed, and how it continues to evolve. * Roger Woodruff, International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Newsletter * With contributions from a multiplicity of professionals in the field of health and social care and including international perspectives, the scope of this book is wide-ranging and provides invaluable context and practical information, not only for those who are working in end-of-life care but also for those who are looking to increase their knowledge for practice in the future... I consider it a privilege to have been given the opportunity to review this book, and hope that it serves to remind readers of the imperative on us all to keep open discussion of death and dying on our personal and professional agendas. * Sue Taplin, Anglia Ruskin University *"