Caring for a dying child and the family is one of the greatest challenges in nursing. They way in which care is delivered will shape the experience they are about to face. Hope plays a crucial role in helping people cope. This article explores the concept and role of hope in children's palliative care, the ethical and legal issues that affect the reality of giving hope to families and the implications for practice.
Smith, H. 2014. Giving hope to families in palliative care and implications for practice. Nursing Children and Young People, 26 (5) p 21 - 25.
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