Life in a Hospice 

Reflections on caring for the dying

Dr Ann Richardson

RRP £19.95, ISBN-13 9781846192432

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.