25 Gastrointestinal Symptoms Kevin Madden and Margaret M. Mahon Digestion, of all the bodily functions, is the one which exercises the greatest influence on the mental state of an individual….

34 Hematologic Symptoms Barbara Speller-Brown, Jillian Campbell, Allistair Abraham, Priyal Patel, Lisa Humphrey, and Jennifer Webb Overnight medication for these yellow eyes, tired of Sickle Cell taking people from their…

15 Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Jennifer M. Snaman, Terrah Foster Akard, Sue E. Morris, and Lori Wiener I often say I have a hole in my heart and I can…

13 Practical Aspects of Palliative Care Communication Lindsay Ragsdale, Tessie October, and Caitlin Scanlon The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly…

24 Respiratory Symptoms Rose Sharpe, Megan Jordan, Raymond Barfield, Sarah Gall, Margarita Bidegain, Kristen Lakis, Renee Bartle, and Emily Layok Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for…

9 Relationships with Children and Ensuring Their Voices in Decision-Making Karen Ron-Li Liaw, Becky Lois, Julia McBee, and Erin Collins I do have a voice. So let me enjoy it…

32 Solid Organ Transplant Timothy Klouda, Debra Boyer, Lynne Helfand, Michael McCown, Nicholas Purol, and Dawn Freiberger Every obstacle I have overcome Has made me stronger in some way And…

20 Pediatric Delirium in the Palliative Care Setting Paula Tran, Jeffrey Moss, Eunice Koh, Katherine Ort, Richard J. Shaw, and Michelle Goldsmith The English word delirium arises from an agricultural…

18 Existential Suffering and Distress Elisha Waldman and Mark Bartel The way care is given can reach the most hidden places. Dame Cicely Saunders1 Suffering—its identification, prevention, and alleviation—lies at…

7 Interdisciplinary Education and Training Katharine E. Brock, Jennifer Hwang, Marsha Joselow, Blyth Lord, Janet Duncan, and Deborah A. Lafond There is only one way to see things until someone…