Communication Skills in Palliative Care

by SK Chaturvedi, P S Chandra and Dr S N Simha
Publishers Voluntary Health Association of India New Delhi.

This book addresses the challenges of communication faced by health professionals today. Beginning with general principles in communication, the book discusses several issues like breaking bad news, talking about death and grief, dealing with difficult questions as well as training and developing communication skills. Recommended reading for palliative care physicians, oncologists, nurses, psychologists, healthcare providers and all health professionals.

The book is available for sale – contact Karunashraya.

"Leaves from the Book of Life - Impressions and Insights from the Diary of a Cancer Survivor"

by Ms Mamatha Shetty.

Mamatha is a volunteer counselor at Karunashraya - she says "The book came about after pondering the ups and downs of the past 23 years of my cancer free life. I gained more insight into life after I started to work in Karunashraya."

The book is available for sale at Karunashraya @ Rs 200/-. Part of the proceeds will go to Karunashraya.