| Description |
x, 214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Oxford medical publications |
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Oxford medical publications.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction: the magnitude of the problem / David Baum -- 2. Different illnesses and the problems they cause / Ann Goldman. Malignant disease. Progressive degenerative diseases / Roger Burne. Muscle disorders. Cystic fibrosis. Liver disease. Cardiac disease / Philip Rees. Renal Disease. HIV/AIDS / Candy Duggan -- 3. Symptom management / Ann Goldman and Roger Burne -- 4. Support for the family / Avril Trapp -- 5. Communicating with children / Richard Lansdown -- 6. Provision of care / Ann Goldman and David Baum -- 7. Practical issues / Jean Simons -- 8. Spiritual and cultural aspects / Derek Bacon -- 9. Bereavement / Dora Black -- 10. Caring for the carers / Alan Stein and Helen Woolley -- Appendices / Ann Goldman |
| Summary |
Death in childhood is uncommon but for those families who have to confront the situation the burden is great. The stress and anxiety for health care workers is also considerable. This book considers the medical, psycho-social and practical issues involved in caring for children dying from chronic disease. It is directed towards pediatricians, family doctors and other professionals who may be involved in caring for terminally ill children and their families, whether at home or in hospital. -- from publisher description |
| Analysis |
Terminally ill persons Care |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Children -- Death.
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Chronic diseases in children.
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Terminal care.
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Terminally ill children -- Care -- Psychological aspects.
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Terminally ill children -- Care.
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Terminally ill children -- Medical care.
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Terminal Care.
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Child.
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Chronic Disease.
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Death.
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Infant.
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Chronic Disease.
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Death.
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Terminal Care.
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| Author |
Goldman, Ann.
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| LC no. |
93044815 |
| ISBN |
0192619837 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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0192625039 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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