Infused with patient and family narratives, learning exercises and resources, the second edtion of The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work is organized around settings of care, medical diagnoses, specific populations, ethical considerations and interventions. Chapters capture the rich palliative social work history and core components of collaborative practice including social justice, health equity, culture, language and spirituality. Woven throughout is the imperative for social workers to address the social determinants of health.