Reflections on death in childhood.
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Biomedical subjects
F Dominica
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The role of the hospice for the dying child.
Health authorities and individuals involved in the care of children with life-threatening disease are expressing concern about the suggested proliferation of children's hospices. I believe they are right in their concern. A very small number of families need the facility of a hospice building. A very great number of families can benefit from the philosophy of hospice care.
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Helen House--a hospice for children: analysis of the first year.
Helen House, a hospice for children, opened in Oxford in November 1982. From then until December 1983 care was provided for 52 children with terminal illness, progressive and incurable illness, and very severe handicap. The children came from a wide area of the United Kingdom, and eight died during the year. The style of care provided in Helen House is based on that of the families in their own homes, with a minimum of rules, regulations, and routines. Terminal care follows the principles developed by hospices experienced in the care of adults. Despite the great sadness and distress associated with every child admitted, Helen House is neither a sombre nor a depressing place.
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