title: Living with disability: Part 3. Communication and care.
abstract: This is the final article in a series of three that have highlighted the complexities of caring for a child with a disability. The first article gave an overview of commonly used terminology, receiving the news that your child has a disability, impact on family members caring for a child with a disability and relevant social policy. The second article discussed the importance of therapeutic use of self and the use of reflective practice when caring for children with disabilities and their families. Part three addresses the range of care that a child with disabilities requires and how the child's needs can be met in the ward setting. The importance of multi-disciplinary working in providing holistic care is also considered.
authors.affiliation: Canterbury Christ Church University.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thurgate
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017281:Cost of Illness; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012944:Social Support