title: The needs of dying children and their families.
abstract: The evidence suggests that families experiencing a childhood death could benefit from greater professional support. This paper reviews the literature highlighting the needs of families as they cope with a life-threatening illness in their child and his/her subsequent death.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: While
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001601:Bereavement; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003643:Death; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care