Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care

As a companion workbook to 'Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Resource for Every Nurse', this workbook actively engages you to help solidify your practical knowledge and application of hospice and palliative care. More than just questions and answers, the workbook guides you to develop your self-awareness, knowledge and skills in providing care for the dying. Prepare yourself to care for the dying and their family by: - exploring your own beliefs and biases through reflection and writing exercises - increasing your understanding of hospice and palliative care language, principles and practices -applying your knowledge in case scenarios, role-plays, and group discussions The workbook promotes learning the practical application of hospice and palliative care principles and procedures using creative activities.

All Life and Death Matters resources were created by Kath Murray, a veteran hospice and palliative care nurse, and are designed to:

• Meet national competencies and learning outcomes related to hospice and palliative care and end-of-life care


• Enhance best practice interactions


• Increase caregiver confidence and competence in caring for the dying person and family


• Decrease caregiver fears and concerns


• Increase caregiver ability to respond to challenging issues


• Help instructors and students provide excellent care for the dying person and their family