Learn to interact with families in ways that promote family functioning when a family member is dying. Family-Based Palliative Care is an insightful book that aims to increase professionals'understanding of the family as client. Authoritative contributors who are experienced in working with the terminally ill present the most current theory, practice, and research related to family-based care of hospice patients.

Each readable chapter includes a wealth of information that can be applied to health care settings in which holistic care is a priority. The first chapter presents a...