| Palliative Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents: A Practical Handbook Contributor(s): Carter, Brian S. (Editor), Levetown, Marcia (Editor), Friebert, Sarah E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1421401487 ISBN-13: 9781421401485 Publisher: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Me OUR PRICE: $72.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Terminal Care - Medical | Internal Medicine |
| Dewey: 618.920 |
| LCCN: 2010050249 |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.3" W x 9" (1.90 lbs) 560 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There are few things requiring more expertise, delicacy, and compassion than caring for an infant, child, or young adult with a life-limiting condition. Written by leading researchers, clinicians from relevant disciplines, family members, and advocates, this practical guide provides professionals involved in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care with comprehensive information in a single volume. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this edition includes chapters addressing the unique challenges facing children with HIV/AIDS and their families, care in home and ICU settings, difficult decision-making processes, and the importance of communication with the child and family, as well as completely new chapters on spiritual dimensions of care and educational and advocacy initiatives. Intended for primary care physicians, pediatric practitioners and specialists, home care and hospice personnel, pastoral counselors, and affected families, the book includes useful resource and reference material and practical, hands-on tips. With contributions from an international group of expert educators, clinicians, and parents, this book takes a truly interdisciplinary approach to pediatric palliative care, presenting best practices, clear instruction, and the latest information and research for anyone involved in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care. |