Final Scenes: Bedside Tales at End of Life

By Janet Stark

Final Scenes is a collection of moving stories that illustrate the strength of the human spirit as it is nearing death. Told in a heart-warming way, and at times with humour, Janet Stark seeks to express the hope and comfort that comes from compassionate care. Final Scenes is designed as a creative teaching tool. Filled with lessons about best practice in providing authentic hospice care, these stories can be discussed by the medical team; hospice and pastoral care volunteers; and the ill person and family.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Word Alive Press
• Release date: Jan 4, 2015
• ISBN: 9781770692374

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