The Little Handbook of Palliative Care The Little Handbook of Palliative Care is a bullet-point handbook written for medical students, doctors and nurses. The book explores multiple aspects of palliative care, from symptom control, psychosocial care, and spiritual care to self-care. It is aimed to provide a brief introduction of palliative care to students and a practical reference for professionals who are involved in the care of the dying. Love, mindfulness, happiness and kindness are highlighted in the book as core elements fundamental to the practice of medicine and palliative care.