End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions
Title
End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions
Creator
Pearce L
Identifier
Publisher
Nursing standard
Date
2017
Subject
child; Infant; pediatrics; Terminal Care; terminal care; article; childhood mortality; human; child health; palliative therapy; infant; college; Western Europe
Description
Essential facts According to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the UK has one of the worst child mortality rates in western Europe, with more than 2,000 children and young people dying in 2012. In addition, it is estimated that about 50,000 children and young people in the UK have a life-limiting condition that may need palliative care.
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Citation List Month
April List 2024
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Collection
Citation
Pearce L, “End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 28, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/19555.