Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care, 9781843101819
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Compassionate care for terminally ill children, their families, and beyond.

Supporting the Child and the Family in Paediatric Palliative Care

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    14 June 2007

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Summary

Navigating Paediatric Palliative Care: A Compassionate Guide for Families and Professionals

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.
  • Cu…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781843101819
ISBN-10:1843101815
Author:Erica Brown, Anne Smallman, Sheila Shribman, Brian Warr
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Edition:1st
Release Date:14 June 2007
Weight:440g
Dimensions:228mm x 150mm x 20mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A book with practical ideas, supported by references from the literature and the findings of recent research projects. – Educational Book ReviewThe 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 StandardUseful practical help is offered on the support of children and families as they make difficult choices at very stressful times, this will be appreciated by all professionals working in this area… Supporting the Child and the Family in Pediatric Care is a most helpful and accessible book… The multi disciplinary approach would make it a useful tool to all medical, pastoral or support staff. – Evelyn Cairns, Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy

About The Author

Erica Brown

Brian Warr is Director of Care at Acorns Children’s Hospice, a post he has held for the past 14 years. Before joining Acorns, Brian held senior management posts with Barnardos and Social Services. He has been employed in child care posts for 34 years. In 1998, Brian became a Justice of the Peace in both the Family Court and The Youth Work Court.

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