Tay-Sachs disease is a rare inherited condition that mainly affects babies and young children. It stops the nerves working properly and is usually fatal. This article written for student nurses provides an overview of the disease, who it affects, the genetics, the three most common forms, and palliative care management. It includes a short case study and the care received at a hospice.
Tay-Sachs disease, 2018, Nursing Children and Young People, 30 (5) p 17
Contact the library for a copy