Caring for children with complex and continuing health needs
Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor Practice development fellow, The Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University
Advances in medicine and technology mean that more children can survive with complex and continuing health problems. These children have specific needs that healthcare professionals should consider when providing and planning care. This article discusses home care provision, equipment and funding as well as family support needs.
Nursing Standard.
19, 42, 41-47.
doi: 10.7748/ns2005.06.19.42.41.c3900
Correspondence
jhtaylor@bournemouth.ac.uk
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