When children are left out of conversations about their terminal prognosis, it's usually done with good intent, with a parent wishing to protect their child. There is however growing evidence that sensitive, timely, age appropriate information from those the child has a good relationship with is helpful for both child and their family. The article discusses ways in which families can be supported to have such conversations.
Aldridge, J. et al. 2017. "I can't tell my child they are dying". Helping parents have conversations with their child. Archives of Diseases in Childhood: Education, 102 (4) p 182-187.
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