Textbook of interdisciplinary pediatric palliative care /

Textbook of interdisciplinary pediatric palliative care / edited by Joanne Wolfe, Pamela S. Hinds, and Barbara M. Sourkes - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Elsevier, Saunders, c2011 - xiii, 492 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Setting the stage -- section 2. Relationships : structure and communication -- section 3. Easing suffering -- section 4. Illness and treatment experience

The Textbook of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care, by Drs. Joanne Wolfe, Pamela Hinds, and Barbara Sourkes, aims to inform interdisciplinary teams about palliative care of children with life-threatening illness. It addresses critical domains such as language and communication, symptoms and quality of life, and the spectrum of life-threatening illnesses in great depth. This comprehensive product takes a first-of-its-kind team approach to the unique needs of critically ill children. It shows how a collaborative, interdisciplinary care strategy benefits patients and their families. If you deal with the complex care of critically ill children, this reference provides a uniquely integrated perspective on complete and effective care."--Publisher's website

9781437702620


TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN -- CARE

RJ 249 .T49 2011