This book is specifically designed to equip nursing students and non-specialists with essential knowledge in relation to the care and management of people nearing the end of life, covering complex issues such as handling bereavement and cultural differences.

Introduction
The idea of living, dying, life and death
Communication in palliative and end of life care
Exploring loss, grief and bereavement
Understanding cultural issues in palliative and end of life care
Rehabilitation in palliative and end of life care
Ethical issues in palliative and end of life care
Palliative and end of life care in a critical care setting
Legal aspects of palliative and end of life care

Jane Nicol is Head of Education and Learning at St Richards Hospice and a Registered General Nurse. During her career she has worked across a range of clinical settings in both primary and secondary care, enabling her to develop a broad knowledge and skill base. She previously taught pre-registration nursing students at the University of Worcester and University of Birmingham. Jane's specialist areas of teaching are the care and management of people living with long term conditions and palliative and end-of-life care.