Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care
Erica Brown
Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care provides a comprehensive overview of good practice in caring for terminally-ill children, young people and their families.
Drawing from extensive personal experiences of working in paediatric palliative care, the author provides guidance on issues including symptom management and pain relief; cultural, religious and spiritual aspects of care; and the role of education for life-limited children. Addressing the importance of individual needs, the book looks at emotional, social and cognitive support at different stages of the illness, how parents and professionals can respond to children's own questions about death, and ... Read more
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Educational Book Review The book will be invaluable to anyone thinking of working in this area and will also service those already established in this field. I highly recommend it.
Nursing Standard Useful practical help is offered on the ... Read more