Dětská paliativní péče – Sikorová Lucie (2019)

The book provides a perspective on the multidisciplinary approach to pediatric palliative care and its development in the Czech Republic and abroad. The aim of the book is to provide information about the possibilities of holistic care for a child with a life-limiting illness. It focuses on providing individualized care for the entire family of the dying child, respecting the preferences, values, biopsychosocial, and spiritual needs of the children and other family members, including siblings. It summarizes theoretical and empirical knowledge published mainly abroad, supplemented by the authors' own experiences in providing pediatric palliative care within the Mobile Hospice Ondrášek. It contributes to the development of pediatric palliative care in the Czech Republic and adds information in this field. The book is intended for professionals, especially doctors, nurses, psychologists, hospital chaplains, and social workers. It is also addressed to university educators and students. It may also appeal to readers who are in any way touched by the topic of death and dying of a child.