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Erica Brown - Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care - 9781843101819 - V9781843101819
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Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care

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Description for Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive overview of good practice in caring for terminally-ill children, young people and their families. The material offers helpful suggestions on how to support families in making informed choices during distressing periods, such as where their child will die and how to prepare for the funeral. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MQCL3; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.

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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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843101819
SKU
V9781843101819
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About Erica Brown
Erica Brown is Head of Research and Development at Acorns Children's Hospice in Birmingham. She has lectured and published internationally in the field of special education, spiritual and religious care, palliative care and bereavement. She is also a trained bereavement counsellor. Brian Warr is Director of Care at Acorns Children's Hospice, a post he has held for the past 14 ... Read more

Reviews for Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care
A book with practical ideas, supported by references from the literature and the findings of recent research projects.
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

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