"Very suitable as a resource for students in reading for assignments for clinical care." "Excellent resource for those looking after those with life-threatening diagnosis." Nicola Neale, Senior Lecturer

'This title essentially presents the findings of the author?s doctorate thesis investigation into the meaning of spirituality within healthcare. The research conducted includes staff, patients and the public. Throughout the book there are helpful activities and points for reflection, inviting the reader to engage personally with the themes discussed, making this title more than simply a commentary. Also included are useful key points boxes and each chapter is fully referenced, offering the reader opportunity to pursue further particular lines of inquiry. Whilst this book is in some respects a personal journey, it is much, much more than this. The author succeeds in providing a great deal of material from his investigation for reflection and to inform the process of understanding spirituality and developing and providing spiritual care in a health care context. And he crucially makes the point that the understanding by healthcare professionals and patients of the concepts of spirituality and spiritual care ? is essential if we are to provide spiritual and health care that is relevant and appropriate to all in a society that is ethnically, religiously and culturally diverse.' - Richard Bryant-Jefferies, Head of Equalities and Diversity, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust