Palliative Care and Pediatrics - 19/08/11
, Linda Oakes, RN, MSN, CCNS b, Pamela S. Hinds, RN, PhD cRésumé |
This article reviews the unique challenges of pediatric palliative medicine. These challenges originate from the specific epidemiology of pediatric diseases for which palliative care is indicated and the necessity to provide child-focused, family-oriented, relationship-centered medical care. The emphasis of the ultimate aims of pediatric palliative care is to care for the body, mind, and spirit, to enhance quality of life, and to minimize suffering.
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| This work was supported in part by American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities. |
Vol 24 - N° 1
P. 145-161 - mars 2006 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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