Compassion: The Essence of Palliative and End-of-Life Care

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Philip J. Larkin (Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, Palliative Care, University College Dublin and Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin Ireland)

Compassion

The Essence of Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Philip J. Larkin (Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, Palliative Care, University College Dublin and Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin Ireland)

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Oxford University Press
29 October 2015

General practice; Palliative medicine; Terminal care nursing

Since the efforts of Dame Cicely Saunders and the founders of the modern hospice movement, compassion has become a fundamental part of palliative care. In this ground-breaking book, international experts give their critical thoughts on the essence and role of compassion, in both palliative and hospice care over the past half-century. Compassion: The essence of palliative and end-of-life care provides insight into the motivations for, and practice of, compassionate palliative and hospice care, featuring the reflections of leading healthcare professionals, social workers, chaplains and educators. Chapters utilise case examples and first-hand experiences to explore the historical and contemporary discourse surrounding the concept of compassion in palliative medicine. This book is relevant to a multidisciplinary audience of palliative care practitioners, including undergraduate and graduate students in sociology, psychology and theology, and healthcare professionals in oncology and gerontology.

By: Philip J. Larkin (Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing Palliative Care University College Dublin and Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services Dublin Ireland)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9780198703310
ISBN 10: 0198703317
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 29 October 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Philip J. Larkin: Compassion: a conceptual reading for palliative and end-of-life care 2: Janet Abrahm: Healing connections 3: Mary Baines: Understanding Pity 4: Ira Byock: Service 5: Augusto Caraceni: Roots 6: Carlos Centeno: Lessons learnt 7: Mark Cobb: Suffering 8: David Currow: Courage 9: Julia Downing: Seeds sown 10: Betty Ferrell: Empathic Entree 11: Kathy Foley: The Golden Rule 12: Charles von Gunten: The Truth of Time 13: Liz Gwyther: Enlightened Resolve 14: Jo Hockley: Spirit 15: Peter Hudson: Vulnerability 16: Mari Lloyd-Williams: Community 17: Anne Merriman: Interconnectedness 18: Daniela Mosoiu: Compassionate Love 19: Irene Renzenbrink: Compassionate organisations 20: Mary Vachon: The Light and the Shadow 21: Philip J. Larkin: Lessons from our teachers

Philip Larkin, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, Palliative Care, University College Dublin and Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin Ireland

Reviews for Compassion: The Essence of Palliative and End-of-Life Care

It provides an inspiring read, both to clinicians within palliative care and to those new to the field who are looking to understand its compassionate foundations. Simon Noah Etkind, European Journal of Palliative Care, Vol. 23, No. 3 ...fascinating... Here are the thoughts and advice of 19 experienced palliative care professionals on all aspects of compassion, and much more. Roger Woodruff,Hospice Care