Understanding Pediatric Palliative Care: What It Is and What It Should Be

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 34-44

  O'Shea, Eileen R ^a   Kanarek, Robin Bennett ^a  

^a FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

life threatening illness; pediatric oncology; pediatric palliative care; psychological support; stem cell transplant

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; BEREAVEMENT; CHILD; HUMAN; HUMAN RELATION; PALLIATIVE THERAPY; PEDIATRICS;

ADOLESCENT; BEREAVEMENT; CHILD; HUMANS; PALLIATIVE CARE; PEDIATRICS; PROFESSIONAL-PATIENT RELATIONS;

EID: 84873470383     PISSN: 10434542     EISSN: 15328457     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1043454212471725     Document Type: Article

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