ABSTRACT

This book provides practical guidelines for all those who in the course of their work are involved in the terminal care of children or supporting those affected by the death of a child. It sets out to provide the knowledge and reassurance to help them respond appropriately and aims to inspire the reader to deal confidently with bereavement and grief. It should therefore be of interest to health professionals and students as well as a wider audience including emergency services personnel, the police and teachers.

chapter |12 pages

Breast

chapter |14 pages

Cardiology

chapter |10 pages

Ear, nose and throat

chapter |6 pages

Endocrinology

chapter |24 pages

Gastroenterology

chapter |8 pages

Haematology

chapter |20 pages

Neurology

chapter |16 pages

Obstetrics and gynaecology

chapter |12 pages

Ophthalmology

chapter |8 pages

Orthopaedics

chapter |6 pages

Osteoporosis

chapter |10 pages

Paediatrics

chapter |14 pages

Renal medicine

chapter |10 pages

Respiratory medicine

chapter |12 pages

Urology

chapter |10 pages

Vascular surgery