End of Life Resources

End of Life Resources

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Welcome to the End-of-Life Resources page; a library of information meant to assist physicians, caregivers, and patients find the information they need to better carry out end-of-life care.  Can't find what you're looking for?  Check back in soon becuse we are adding resources daily to continue populating the end-of-life resource categories. 

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Educational needs of hospice social workers: spiritual assessment and interventions with diverse populations. The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
Abstract:  Based on a national survey, this study analyzes the roles and educational needs of hospice social workers...
Facilitating forgiveness and peaceful closure: the therapeutic value of psychosocial intervention in end-of-life care. Journal of Social Work in end-of-life and Palliative Care
Abstract:  The importance of addressing psychosocial concerns with dying patients is pivotal to facilitating peaceful...
Geripal Blog: Social Workers Are Awesome
Social Workers Are Awesome Posted: 15 Mar 2010 02:00 AM PDT In 1927, Francis Peabody remarked that "The secret of the...
Social workers' educational needs in end-of-life care. Social Work in Health Care
Abstract:  A survey of 391 health care social workers assessed educational content and skills needed for competence in...