Dying, Death, and Bereavement in Social Work Practice: Decision Cases for Advanced Practice

Terry A. Wolfer and Vicki M. Runnion

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Paper, 280 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-14175-8
$32.00 / £22.00

June, 2008
Cloth, 280 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-14174-1
$90.00 / £62.00

"A significant contribution. Faculty and students will appreciate having 'real life' decision cases that reflect the complexity of practice at end-of-life and during bereavement." — Nancy Hooyman, School of Social Work at the University of Washington

"Effective social work practice hinges on solid critical thinking. The authors of this book have created an excellent resource challenging social workers to determine what is relevant, analyze information accurately, and generate sound interventions. The provocative 'real world' case summaries that stimulate thought, discussion, and even discomfort are exactly the kind of educational tools students need to enhance their skill level." — Mary Raymer, president, Raymer Psychotherapy and Consultation Services, and past social work section chair for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

"I know of no other work that provides such carefully detailed accounts of real life practice scenarios. The role of social workers and the dilemmas they face are illustrated beautifully across a variety of contexts. This volume serves as a valuable reference for all educators, students, and professionals seeking to understand the complexities of end-of-life care." — Betty J. Kramer, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Social Work

Related Subjects

• Gerontology
• Social Work

Series

• End of Life Care: A Series

About the Author

Terry A. Wolfer is an associate professor of social work at the University of South Carolina and serves on the editorial board of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care. His research interests include social work education and religion and spirituality in social work practice. Vicki M. Runnion is a social worker at Hospice of Louisville, Kentucky. Employed in end-of-life care since 1980, she also staffs the ethics committee for the Hospice of Louisville and coordinates orientation for new social workers and chaplains. She was previously an adjunct instructor in social work at the University of South Carolina, Columbia College, and the University of Louisville.

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