Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and Young People Home, Hospice, Hospital

"The usefulness of this book lies in the personal interviewsand challenges of real people facing real problems in caring fortheir child or young adult. The years of research that went intothis book speak volumes about the dedication of thisauthor." ( Doody's , 8 March 2013)
"If your work involves caring for younger people at theend of life, you will recognise the hurdles and the problems, andreading this book will encourage you to think about how we can makethese services better and more appropriate." ( IAHPCNews , 1 December 2012)

"Overall the authors' extensive knowledge andexperience in the field enliven this book with a well balancedcritical appraisal of the current issues, a touch of humility andan impassioned plea for better understanding and services for youngpeople. It's a worthy addition to anyone's collectionand deserves to succeed." ( Nursing Times , 31July 2012)

"This book offers valuable insight into what it is like tocare for a child or young person who is dying . . . It is anexcellent resource for nurses working in hospital, hospice andcommunity settings, for those in strategic roles and for nurses andallied health professionals undertaking academicstudy." ( Cancer Nursing Practice , 1 July2012)

"This book will undoubtedly be of use to nursing andhealth-care students seeking prompts to help them consider problemissues in palliative care practice, or possibly to help identifynew research questions. Practitioners in palliative services willalso find it a useful resource for illuminating the experiences ofindividuals and families in their care." ( International Journal of Palliative Nursing , 2012)

"The book is nicely balanced reporting on the needs ofteenagers with cancer and the different challenges facing childrenliving with complex, long-term healthcare needs." ( Nursing Children and Young People , 1 June 2012)