title: Caring for the terminally ill adolescent.
abstract: Terminally ill adolescents, a heterogeneous group, face unique problems in coming to terms with the prospect of death and dying. In parallel, the psychosocial sequelae of a terminal illness in the adolescent, and their effects on the family and health professionals, present unique challenges for management. Using a developmental framework, we examine issues surrounding the care of dying adolescents and present strategies for their management.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Carr-Gregg
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Sawyer
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bowes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003142:Communication; D003219:Confidentiality; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012934:Social Isolation; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology