Beresford P., Lesley A., Croft S. Palliative Care, Social Work and Service Users: Making Life Possible

London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007. — 268 p.This book is concerned with life and death and what people value to help them deal with both. It focuses specifically on what people want from specialist palliative care social work. Specialist palliative care social work is key to providing the personal and social support needed by people who are facing life-limiting illnesses and bereavement. It also plays a central role in helping people navigate the palliative care and broader health and welfare service systems. That is why this book is likely to be relevant to all who are concerned with life-limiting illnesses and conditions and supporting people when life may be ending or at risk.The Background to Palliative Care Social Work
Palliative Care: A New Perspective
What Service Users Say
Becoming Involved with Palliative Care
Starting the Palliative Care Social Work Journey
What Does the Social Worker Do?
What Service Users Value Most
Working with Difference
Exploring Outcomes: Evaluating Specialist Palliative Care Social Work
Developing the Discussion
Accessing Specialist Palliative Care Social Work: A Broader Image Problem?
The Problem of Referral
The Nature, Strengths and Weaknesses of Practice
Theory and Practice
Specialist Palliative Care Social Work: A Service in the Shadows?
Issues for the Future