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Background and aim: In India, there is high incidence, low cure rates and increased cancer-associated deaths among children with cancer. Although a significant proportion need palliative care (PC), few are referred or referred late. Oncologists and…
BACKGROUND: Understanding what makes a 'good death' in the child with life shortening illness is important, as it informs appropriate and effective end-of-life care. Above play, peer contact and opportunities for assent, prior literature review found…
Aims An audit of children and young person's advanced care plans (ACPs) in two district general hospitals (centres A and B) against NICE guidance [1]. Methods Centre A: consultants were emailed to identify the population with ACPs. Centre B: two…
