Written by nurses for nurses, this text on palliative care covers key themes such as pain control, symptom control, and coping with loss and grief. The reader-friendly layout features a two-column format with boxes for case studies, reflection questions, and examples. This second edition reflects the rapid development of palliative nursing as an emerging specialty. Content has been revised and updated in line with changes in practice and policy both locally and internationally. There are three new chapters on sexuality, the Liverpool Care of the Dying pathway, and changing roles of nurses in palliative care. The book will be of value to nurses studying for palliative care diplomas and degrees, and will also be of interest to practitioners in other disciplines who have an active role in delivering palliative care in a variety of settings. Kinghorn and Gaines are affiliated with Marie Curie Cancer Care Center, UK. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)