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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[Guide] After the loss of a child: a resource for parents of a child in palliative care
After the Loss of a Child looks at common issues and processes occurring both before and after the death of a child, and provides information and provides suggestions for navigating the grief experience of parents and families both immediately and in the long term. The resource is divided into sections, so that it can be easily referenced as needed.
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: 2015. After the loss of a child: a resource for parents of a child in palliative care. 29 pages.
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Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: 2015. After the loss of a child: a resource for parents of a child in palliative care. 29 pages.
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[Guide] Difficult conversations: making it easier to talk about end of life issues with young adults with life limiting conditions
This guide was written in response to a gap in health professionals skills in having difficult conversations with young adults with life limiting conditions. The guide shares ideas as to how it is possible to sensitively and appropriately integrate openness about dying into the lives of young people who still have a zest for life.
Together for Short Lives and the National Council for Palliative Care, 2015. Difficult conversations: making it easier to talk about end of life issues with young adults with life-limiting conditions.
Available to download here
Together for Short Lives and the National Council for Palliative Care, 2015. Difficult conversations: making it easier to talk about end of life issues with young adults with life-limiting conditions.
Available to download here
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