Intended Audience

This book is intended for all those who not only have to give bad news but who are also keen to give as much help and support as possible to partners and families - both immediately and during remission, relapse, terminal illness, dying, or grieving.

Content and Relevance

Although it concentrates on the somewhat neglected interests of relatives, much of it is very relevant to the care of patients. It is of use in a hospital environment and in primary care, and readers including doctors, nurses, social workers, and spiritual advisers will value it both when they are in training and perhaps especially in the years after qualification.