Textbook of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print

<p>The Textbook of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care, by Drs. Joanne Wolfe, Pamela Hinds, and Barbara Sourkes, aims to inform interdisciplinary teams about palliative care of children with life-threatening illness. It addresses critical domains such as language and communication, symptoms and quality of life, and the spectrum of life-threatening illnesses in great depth. This comprehensive product takes a first-of-its-kind team approach to the unique needs of critically ill children. It shows how a collaborative, interdisciplinary care strategy benefits patients and their families. If you deal with the complex care of critically ill children, this reference provides a uniquely integrated perspective on complete and effective care. </p><ul> <li>Respect interdisciplinary perspectives, and provide the most comprehensive care.</li> <p> <li>Use an integrated approach to address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of children and their families.</li> <p> <li>Understand and heed your strengths and vulnerabilities in order to provide the best care for your patients.</li> <p> <li>Recognize the necessity of linking hospital-based palliative care with community resources. </li> <p> <li>Implement consistent terminology for use by the entire palliative care team.</li> <p> <li>Access the full text online with regular updates and supplemental text and image resources.</li> </ul>