Section 8: Palliative care

In this section of the resource you will find information about the basics of palliative care for children  with cancer. 

Introduction to paediatric palliative care  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  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  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