Hospice, Palliative Care for Newborns, Infants and Children
Newborns, Infants and Children and their families need medical, psychological, social and spiritual support for those who are facing the end of a short life. Resources and information about Hospice or Palliative care for newborns, infants, and children surrounding End-of-life care are shared.
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Children's Hospice - End of Life Care for Children
This article looks at some of the issues surrounding children in hospice, including the changing views, legislation, a move towards simultaneous care and holding on to hope.
This article looks at some of the issues surrounding children in hospice, including the changing views, legislation, a move towards simultaneous care and holding on to hope.
Vision for Children's Hospice - Holding Hope and Simultaneous Care
This article looks at the concept of holding to to hope in whatever form that it may take at the end of life is explored. It also explores the concept of simultaneous care, part of the vision of future hospice care.
This article looks at the concept of holding to to hope in whatever form that it may take at the end of life is explored. It also explores the concept of simultaneous care, part of the vision of future hospice care.
Simultaneous Care
Definition of Simultaneous Care
Definition of Simultaneous Care
The Nick Snow Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Act of 2006
"The Nick Snow Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Act of 2006" or Assembly Bill 1745 was signed into law in September 2006 by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. This bill allows all children diagnosed with serious illnesses to receive hospice and palliative care.
"The Nick Snow Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Act of 2006" or Assembly Bill 1745 was signed into law in September 2006 by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. This bill allows all children diagnosed with serious illnesses to receive hospice and palliative care.
Children's Hospice Bracelets - Only Love - Today is a gift...have fun!
If you are looking for a unique gift that also supports a good cause, consider one of the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition's Bracelets. 100 of the proceeds of the sale of these bracelets go directly to Children's Hospice. By giving this present to yourself or a loved one, you are donating to a worthy cause and giving a message of love, hope and healing.
If you are looking for a unique gift that also supports a good cause, consider one of the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition's Bracelets. 100 of the proceeds of the sale of these bracelets go directly to Children's Hospice. By giving this present to yourself or a loved one, you are donating to a worthy cause and giving a message of love, hope and healing.
Children's Hospice International
Children's Hospice International promotes hospice support through pediatric care facilities and provides education, training and technical assistance to those who care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
Children's Hospice International promotes hospice support through pediatric care facilities and provides education, training and technical assistance to those who care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition
Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition is committed to embracing healing even when there is no cure. Their mission is to ensure that children with life-threatening conditions can live well and die gently.
Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition is committed to embracing healing even when there is no cure. Their mission is to ensure that children with life-threatening conditions can live well and die gently.
What is Palliative Care?
An article written about the topic of "What is Palliative Care?" from the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition.
An article written about the topic of "What is Palliative Care?" from the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition.
American Academy Pediatrics National Center of Medical Home Initiative
The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs provides information for families on Palliative Care Programs for children.
The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs provides information for families on Palliative Care Programs for children.
Palliative Care Publications for Children's Families and Caregivers
The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs provides information and publications on palliative care for families and caregivers. Included are fact sheets, brochures, articles, publications and national support groups.
The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs provides information and publications on palliative care for families and caregivers. Included are fact sheets, brochures, articles, publications and national support groups.
AAP's Policy Statement - Palliative Care for Children
A link to the official policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Bioethics and Committee on Hospital Care on Palliative Care for Children.
A link to the official policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Bioethics and Committee on Hospital Care on Palliative Care for Children.
Pediatric Palliative (End-of-Life) Care
From pediatric nursing expert, Donna Wong PhD, RN, a paper that looks at the many benefits of Pediatric Palliative or End-of-Life Care.
From pediatric nursing expert, Donna Wong PhD, RN, a paper that looks at the many benefits of Pediatric Palliative or End-of-Life Care.
Partnership for Parents: An Online Guide for Parents of Ill Children
Partnership for Parents is a support network for parents of children with serious illnesses. They offer a variety of resources and support in their online guide, created for by the parents who have dealt with the difficulties.
Partnership for Parents is a support network for parents of children with serious illnesses. They offer a variety of resources and support in their online guide, created for by the parents who have dealt with the difficulties.
When Children Die: Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Child
From the National Academies Press an online version of the book "When Children Die: Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Children and Their Families" published in 2003 by the Board on Health Sciences Policy (HSP) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
From the National Academies Press an online version of the book "When Children Die: Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Children and Their Families" published in 2003 by the Board on Health Sciences Policy (HSP) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
(PDF File) Approaching Grief - Brochure
A helpful 6-page brochure from the Children's Hospice International on helping parents, cope with the loss of a child and the resulting grief response.
A helpful 6-page brochure from the Children's Hospice International on helping parents, cope with the loss of a child and the resulting grief response.
To Say or Not To Say - When a Child Dies
One of the Tools for Supporting Families from the Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition that offers advice on what to say or not to say to a loved one when a child dies.
One of the Tools for Supporting Families from the Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition that offers advice on what to say or not to say to a loved one when a child dies.
I want to help but I don't know how - How to Help Families
One of the Tools for Supporting Families from the Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition that offers some tangible things you can do to help ease their burden when a child is sick or dying.
One of the Tools for Supporting Families from the Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition that offers some tangible things you can do to help ease their burden when a child is sick or dying.
The Association of Children's Hospices
The Association of Children's Hospices (ACH) is the national voice in the United Kingdom for children's hospice services and the children and families who use them. The Association works together with other organizations to support the development of best practice and provision of children's hospice services across the UK.
The Association of Children's Hospices (ACH) is the national voice in the United Kingdom for children's hospice services and the children and families who use them. The Association works together with other organizations to support the development of best practice and provision of children's hospice services across the UK.
A Lion in the House - Confronting Childhood Cancer
A Lion in the House is a documentary film that follows the stories of five children and their families as they battle pediatric cancer. The website also provides links to additional information and resources.
A Lion in the House is a documentary film that follows the stories of five children and their families as they battle pediatric cancer. The website also provides links to additional information and resources.
Alex's Art Corner
Recognizing Art is hope, this corner on the web is a place to view art created by children with serious illness. Dedicated to Alex Lougheed a creative and lively child, who expressed herself though art.
Recognizing Art is hope, this corner on the web is a place to view art created by children with serious illness. Dedicated to Alex Lougheed a creative and lively child, who expressed herself though art.