Children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses- and

their families- require a unique kind of care to meet a wide

variety of needs. This book, now in its third edition,

provides an authoritative source for the many people

involved in the care of dying children. Written by leading

authorities in pediatrics and palliative medicine, this

comprehensive resource emphasizes practical topics and

covers the entire range of issues related to the hospice

care from psychological stress to pain and symptom

management. The text has been fully updated and includes an

international perspective chapter and a chapter written cy

Children’s Hospice International with detailed all-inclusive

care plans.