Medical students have lower confidence in paediatric palliative care than other specialties with limited specific teaching. In this study, 7 children, 5 parents and 6 staff were recruited from a children's hospice. Participants discussed what newly qualified doctors needed to care for children with life-limiting conditions. 6 learning themes emerged including treating children as individuals, acting as a person before being a doctor, learning from children, parents and staff, and working as part of the team. From these themes a guide was produced aimed at medical students. Guide available on request from the library
Spalding, J.& Yardley, S. 2016. "The nice thing about doctors is that you can sometimes get a day off school": an action research study to bring lived experiences from children, parents and hospice staff into medical students' preparation to practice. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 6 (4) p 459 - 464.
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