Comunication and Ethical Decision Making in Palliative Care for Vulnerable Populations

By Caruntu Adriana

Communication and Ethical Decision-Making in Palliative Care for Vulnerable Populations is a comprehensive, practice-oriented guide addressing one of the most complex dimensions of modern healthcare: how to communicate ethically, compassionately, and effectively with patients and families facing serious illness, disability, and end-of-life decisions.
Bringing together ethical theory, clinical communication strategies, legal frameworks, and cultural sensitivity, this book equips healthcare professionals with the tools needed to navigate difficult conversations, assess decision-making capacity, support vulnerable individuals, and uphold dignity and human rights throughout the palliative care journey.
Why This Book Is Worth Buying
- Provides clear, evidence-based frameworks for ethical decision-making in complex and high-stakes palliative situations.
- Offers practical communication strategies for difficult conversations, including bad news, treatment limitation, and end-of-life discussions.
- Addresses the specific needs of vulnerable populations, including patients with disabilities, cognitive impairment, cultural barriers, and limited capacity.
- Integrates legal, ethical, cultural, and psychosocial perspectives into real-world clinical practice.
- Serves as both a clinical guide and an educational resource, supported by extensive academic references and case-based approaches.
Who This Book Is For
This book is designed for a wide range of professionals and learners involved in serious illness and end-of-life care, including:
- Physicians and palliative care specialists
- Nurses and advanced practice clinicians
- Social workers and care coordinators
- Psychologists and counselors
- Ethicists and ethics committee members
- Healthcare educators and students
- Policy makers and advocates for vulnerable populations

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPWNYSC2
• ISBN13: 9798249572877
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"