Best Hospice & Palliative Care Books of 2025

The Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care: Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course edited by Rhonda J. Moore provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing long-term and chronic pain. The book covers a diverse range of topics, including computer-based interventions, cancer pain, and pediatric and elderly populations. It offers up-to-date information on assessment, treatment, and management, making it an essential reference for healthcare practitioners specializing in pain management or palliative care. The book's emphasis on biobehavioral mechanisms of chronic pain and the integration of psychosocial, complementary, and spiritual approaches make it a unique and valuable resource.

The 3rd edition of Practical Algorithms in Pediatric Endocrinology is a concise and logical approach to medical reasoning. The book covers 56 clinical issues by breaking down long lists and tables of differential diagnosis into smaller, more manageable ones. It is aimed at general practitioners and pediatricians who are not exposed to pediatric endocrine problems on a daily basis, as well as trainees in endocrinology and pediatric endocrinology. This book provides a practical guide for those looking to make rational choices when facing clinical dilemmas. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of pediatric endocrinology.

The Symptom Management Algorithms handbook is a practical and informative guide for healthcare professionals providing end-of-life care. Authored by Dr. Linda Wrede-Seaman, a triple board-certified physician, the book includes assessment tools, treatment guidelines, and tables for managing pain and other distressing symptoms. It also offers guidance on spiritual, psychosocial, and dignity-conserving interventions for patients and their families. The pocket-sized book is an excellent educational tool for nurses in hospice, oncology, long-term care, and inpatient palliative care. Overall, this handbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance the quality of end-of-life care.

This new edition of the "Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care" is a practical resource for both new and experienced practitioners in the field. Written by an international team of experts, the book covers various programs and trends in palliative medicine worldwide, including the history of the profession. The book is an essential guide for those who want to embark on a career in palliative medicine or those established in the field. Overall, the book is a reliable and comprehensive resource that provides essential clinical guidance to practitioners.

The Palliative Care Consultant is a practical guide that equips practitioners with the necessary skills for managing symptoms in adult patients with life-limiting conditions. It is a valuable resource for hospice and palliative care clinicians who need a quick reference guide for current practice. It is also a useful training guide for educators and novice practitioners who are developing a comprehensive plan for symptom management. Published by HospiScript Services, this book is a great addition to the Hospice Care Books category.

The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work is a comprehensive guide to palliative care practice. With contributions from over 150 international authors, this evidence-informed text offers a historical perspective and international scope on the delivery of palliative social work. The second edition has been updated to reflect the dynamic growth of the field and includes additional chapters that delve deeper into the nuanced delivery of palliative social work. The book also highlights the unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it evolved in different countries. This is an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, policy-makers, and academics seeking to enhance their palliative social work practice.

The fifth edition of Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, published by Springer Publishing Company, is a comprehensive and groundbreaking publication that humanizes the illness experience for patients. The book focuses on wholesome caregiving to benefit the patient and their support network, and it presents comprehensive, targeted interventions responsive to the needs of palliative and hospice patients and family. The updated fifth edition includes a new chapter and an increased focus on outcomes, benchmarking progress, and goals of care. This book is an essential resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals looking to provide advanced care to patients in need.

Trivium Test Prep's CHPN Study Guide is a comprehensive review book for the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Exam. The book provides a full review of everything that is tested in the exam, with current examples, graphics, and information. The guide also includes practice questions, test tips, and a full practice test to help the reader prepare effectively. The book is unique in that it is tailored to the reader's exact needs, ensuring that they have the best possible chance of success. Overall, this is an excellent study guide that is sure to help anyone preparing for the CHPN exam.

Dignity Therapy: Final Words for Final Days is a groundbreaking book that introduces a psychological intervention developed by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov to maintain dignity for patients approaching death. The book offers step-by-step guidance for readers interested in implementing the program and illuminates how dignity therapy can change the end-of-life experience for those about to die and for those who will grieve their passing. This book is highly recommended for health professionals who want to help patients face the complex process of dying with compassion and dignity.