This book is part of the Transforming Nursing Practice series, written specifically to support nursing students on the new degree programme. The numbers of people requiring palliative and end of life care is set to increase by 2020, and as a nursing student it is your responsibility to know how to provide high-quality care to this group of people. Yet caring for those with a condition they will not recover from or who are nearing the end of life can throw up complex issues. How to handle bereavement, cultural and ethical sensitivities, delivering care in a wide variety of settings, symptom management and taking care of your own emotional health are just some of the challenges you will face. This book is specifically designed to equip you, the nursing student, with the essential knowledge to overcome these and other sensitive aspects of care. Key features: Written in clear language and designed to be simple to use to quickly help you understand how to care for this group, of-people, Case studies show patient and family perspectives and demonstrate how to apply your skills in practice, Activities throughout help you to think critically and develop essential graduate skills Book jacket.