This book is about hospices, seen through the eyes of the people who work in them. Their individual voices, perspectives and stories invite readers into the day-to-day complexities of hospice life.
There is growing public and professional attention to end of life care and the way dying patients and their families are treated.
- How can hospices make the process as peaceful and dignified as possible?
- What sort of people dedicate their careers to helping the dying?
- What difficulties are they up against in providing this care?
- What makes it all worthwhile?
This inspirational book provides vivid, real-life accounts of hospice life from managers, doctors, nurses, carers and support staff.
Life in a Hospice is enlightening reading for all involved in hospice Care.
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