Palliative care resources for the health professional

MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2007 Sep-Oct;32(5):305-10. doi: 10.1097/01.NMC.0000288002.72382.9f.

Abstract

Over the past several years, healthcare professionals have developed policies, guidelines, and educational programs to promote the implementation of pediatric palliative care practices in acute and outpatient care settings. This article provides a description and listing of many of these resources to aid nurses as they strive to improve their palliative care knowledge and skills, and implement palliative care programs in their institutions.

Publication types

  • Bibliography
  • Directory

MeSH terms

  • Books
  • Humans
  • Information Services
  • Internet
  • Palliative Care* / organization & administration
  • Pediatric Nursing* / education
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • United States
  • Voluntary Health Agencies