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.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:490211 |
Date | January 2007 |
Creators | Roberts, Sally Anne |
Publisher | University of Salford |
Source Sets | Ethos UK |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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