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The Essential Guide to Pediatric Palliative Care: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthcare Professionals

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Pediatric palliative care is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on providing compassionate and comprehensive care to children with life-limiting illnesses. The goal of pediatric palliative care is to improve the quality of life for children and their families by managing symptoms, providing psychosocial support, and end-of-life care.

Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant: Guidelines for Effective Management of Symptoms

by Bridget McCrate Protus

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Language	:	English
File size	:	20263 KB
Print length	:	402 pages
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Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant is the definitive guide to providing pediatric palliative care. Written by a team of leading experts in the field, this book covers everything from symptom management to psychosocial support to end-of-life care.

What's Inside?

Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant is divided into four parts:

Part 1: Principles of Pediatric Palliative Care
Part 2: Symptom Management
Part 3: Psychosocial Support
Part 4: End-of-Life Care

Part 1 provides an overview of the principles of pediatric palliative care, including the history of the field, the ethical issues involved, and the interdisciplinary team approach.

Part 2 covers the management of symptoms common in children with life-limiting illnesses, such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. This section also includes chapters on nutrition, hydration, and respiratory care.

Part 3 focuses on the psychosocial support of children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. This section covers topics such as communication, bereavement, and sibling support.

Part 4 provides guidance on end-of-life care for children. This section covers topics such as hospice care, pain management, and bereavement support.

Benefits of Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant

Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant is an essential resource for healthcare professionals who provide care to children with life-limiting illnesses. This book provides:

A comprehensive overview of the principles of pediatric palliative care
Detailed guidance on symptom management
Practical advice on psychosocial support
Clear instructions on end-of-life care

Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant is the definitive guide to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to children with life-limiting illnesses. Free Download your copy today.

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