"This book helps nursing and healthcare students to prepare for the challenges of working with the increasing number of patients requiring palliative care. Key features include: case studies in every chapter, helping students to practically work through difficult scenarios; reflective activities that assist readers in thinking critically about their care and how to improve it; a holistic approach to palliative care that includes family, carers and interprofessional work; [and] up-to-date theory and policy"--