Hospice Care for Children

Armstrong-Dailey, Ann; Goltzer, Sarah Zarbock (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0195073126 / ISBN 13: 9780195073126

Published by Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A., 1993

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Plastic protected and reinforced dust jacket, navy hard cover with gilt lettering on spine and contents in very good clean condition. Library plate on front inside cover. Seller Inventory # 199921

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hospice Care for Children

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1993

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: Ex-Library

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Synopsis:

Children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses--and their families--require a unique kind of care to meet a wide variety of needs. This book provides an authoritative source for the many people involved in caring for dying children. It draws together contributions from leading authorities in a comprehensive, fully up-to-date resource, with an emphasis on practical topics that can be put to immediate use. The book covers the entire range of issues related to the hospice environment: organizational structure, clinical issues, the complementary roles of medical professionals and volunteers, the particular circumstances of neonatal and AIDS-related deaths, pain and symptom control, and bereavement support. It explains the developmental stages of children's understanding of death and offers useful advice about school programs and the helpful role of children's literature. Special consideration is given to the need to provide support to hospice staff as well as to grieving parents and surviving siblings. The book is intended for all those who participate in the hospice-care process: physicians, nurses, social workers, teachers, clergy, family therapists, parents, and community service volunteers.

About the Author:

Ann Armstrong-Dailey is at Children's Hospice International, VA.