All Life and Death Matters resources were created by Kath Murray, a veteran hospice and palliative care nurse, and are designed to: Meet national competencies and learning outcomes related to hospice and palliative care and end-of-life careEnhance best practice interactionsIncrease caregiver confidence and competence in caring for the dying person and familyDecrease caregiver fears and concernsIncrease caregiver ability to respond to challenging issuesHelp instructors and students provide excellent care for the dying person and their familyThe book provides information on: Understanding the dying processIntegrating a palliative approachPreparing to careUsing standardized toolsEnhancing physical comfort Principles and practices of hospice and palliative careThe process of providing carePain and symptom managementProviding psychosocial carePalliative care and physician assisted dyingCaring in the last days and hoursCaring for you, the caregiver!