Speech-Language Pathology and Palliative Care

“As SLPs working in palliative or end-of-life care, we enter the lives of families at crucial times. This book provides guidance in becoming compassionate and mindful SLPS, to collaboratively identify meaningful goals with a patient, family, and care team.”

Robin Pollens, M.S.CCC-SLP, Adjunct Professor, Western Michigan University, Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist, 1980–2020

Laura Chahda (BHSc (Hons), MSpPath, PhD), is a senior speech-language pathologist and researcher, currently practicing in disability, aged, and palliative care.

Bernice A. Mathisen (BSpThy, MSc, PhD), is the Inaugural Chair and Program Director of Speech-language pathology at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia and held senior positions at Southern Cross University (Gold Coast Queensland), La Trobe University Rural Health School (Bendigo, Victoria), and was Director of the Interdisciplinary Dysphagia Clinic, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Lindsay B. Carey, (MAppSc., PhD, CSM.), is concurrently Associate Professor (Adjunct) with the Palliative Care Unit, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, and the Institute of Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, and the Department of Speech Pathology, School of Sport, Health and Engineering, Victoria University, Melbourne, as well as co-founder of the SLP Palliative Care Special Interest Group.