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Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer

One in 600 children develops cancer before the age of 15 (Cancer-UK 2004). The focus on providing supportive care throughout the course of a child's treatment is rightly prioritised. However, the provision of effective bereavement care must not be neglected. Although there are differences between diagnostic groups, approximately 30% of children die of cancer or resulting condition.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:490211
Date January 2007
CreatorsRoberts, Sally Anne
PublisherUniversity of Salford
Source SetsEthos UK
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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