Vol. 24, No. 1
January/February 2014
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The Power of Palliative Care
Opportunities, challenges abound on interdisciplinary palliative care team – Linda F. Piotrowski
Palliative care and hospice – a new NACC specialty certification
Reflection on forgiveness in pastoral and palliative care: A case study – Gerald M. Gundersen
Get out the word on benefits of palliative care – Robert Mundle
Physician finds teamwork helps palliative care patients and families – Robert Gerard, MD
Changing lives changes chaplain’s life, too – Patricia Regan
Chaplains key component of developing palliative care programs at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa – Rich Woodley
‘Till Death Do Us Part’: Three weddings in palliative care – Rev. Brenda Haggett, Janet Stark, and Rev. Barbara Moulton
Wedding celebrated in hospital unit where ‘death hovers’ – Rev. Brenda Haggett
Ma couldn’t miss granddaughter’s wedding – Janet Stark
‘Yes,’ is best response to requests for spiritual, religious care – Rev. Barbara Moulton
Palliative care is ‘extra blanket of care’ that builds trust, strengthens relationships – Margaret Y. Jones
When end of life is near life’s start, palliative care helps family members embrace short time they have together – Linda M. Bollenbach
Matching treatment plans to patient goals involves piecing together patient puzzle – Towana L. Ernst
News & Views
NACC Standards for Specialty Certification in Palliative Care and Hospice
NACC Certification Procedures Manual Revised November 2014 – Part Eight, Palliative Care and Hospice Specialty
Vision: Goodbye Laurie! Welcome back, David!
A Letter to Laurie Hansen Cardona
Poem: The Empty Chair by Jennifer Ellsworth
2014 National Conference
Regular Features
David Lichter, Executive Director
Q & A with Cynthia X Pan, MD, AGSF, FACP – Elaine Chan
Seeking, Finding: “A Basketful of Hearts”
Featured Volunteer: Deacon Thomas J. Berna, BCC
Featured Volunteer: Judith A. Shemkovitz
Book review: A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year A
Book review: The Soul of Medicine: Spiritual Perspectives and Clinical Practice.
Calendar of Events
