Introduction to palliative care in children and young people with cancer
Palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions is an active and total approach to care, from the point of diagnosis or recognition, embracing physical, emotional, social and spiritual elements through to death and beyond.
Symptom management in palliative care
This section is designed to give a brief overview of the medical management of the main symptoms experienced in the child or young person with advanced cancer and a brief insight into the main issues families face.
How to talk about death and dying
Information and suggestions for talking about death and dying.
Bereavement care and support
In most cases, the child or adolescent with cancer will have been cared for by the same Consultant, Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist (POONS) and CLIC Sargent Social Worker (CSSW) from diagnosis through to death.