Introduction: In plain sight / Terry Altilio, Meagan Lyon Leimena, and Bridget Sumser
The convergence of social work practice: integrating health social work and specialist palliative care / Colleen M. Mulkerin
Structure and processes of care / Anne Kelemen and Regina Tosca
Physical aspects of care / Terry Altilio and Meagan Lyon Leimena
Psychological aspects of care / Christopher Onderdonk and Kathryn Thornberry
Social aspects of care / Karra Bikson
Spiritual, religious, and existential dimensions of care / Dana Ribeiro Miller, Melissa Stewart, and Bridget Sumser
Cultural aspects of care / Yvette Colón
Care of patients and families at the end of life / Susan Conceicao and Ginny Swenson
Ethical and legal aspects of care / Kathryn M. Smolinksi
Special issues in children and older adults / Terry Altilio, Meagan Lyon Leimena, Bridget Sumser, Allie Shukraft, Martha Schermer, Mercedes Bern-Klug, and Amy L. Lemke
Epilogue / Terry Altilio.