Bedside Manners: A Practical Guide to Visiting the Ill

I was referred to this book by a woman in my cancer wellness group. it is a slim volume and easily read. The impact of the practical thoughts and suggestions are too many to list.It is good for anyone who is dealing with a serious or terminal illness and most importantly a gift you can give to others who are not ill but want to help or don't know how to talk to those who are ill. ( which, I learned is about 90% of those I know!)I can't say enough about the practicality of this little volume.if nothing more, get it and loan to others in your church, organizations, book club, schools where ever. it teaches you how to talk to these individuals, how to listen, not to judge, how to offer help and assistance - for kids, those who live alone, help the caregiver, and so forth.this book was written by a religious person and offers prayers at the end of the chapters. but even if you are not a religious person, the practical information outweighs anything you might not condone.

As a new chaplain this excellent and helps you with many questions!

Katie offers pages and pages of practical, wise suggestions for visitation with various groups of people. This is a helpful, useful book for any who are nervous about what to do and how to go about visiting the ill.

This has really helped me. I am a Pastor's wife and struggled in this area. This book has equipped me to be more confident in this area of ministry. Thank you.

This book is an excellent resource for people wanting to follow Jesus and be a better visitor and friend to those who are ill.

This is an easy to read book. Good conversation starter when you have it on a table while you are eating a meal at a hotel. One person was wondering what type of manners you needed just for going to bed. Reaffirmed things that I already do.

not what I thought it was.

What a fantastic resource book to refer to