Book[edited by] Joanne Wolfe, Pamela S. Hinds, Barbara M. Sourkes.
Summary: "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.
Contents:
Fundamentals
Needs Assessment
Interdisciplinary Care and Symptom Control
The Team Approach and the Family
Research and education.