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Peer reviewedMeagher, David K.; Leff, Patricia Taner – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1990
Describes final weeks of dying child's life. Attempts to tell child's story, explore ethical and humanistic concerns involved, propose model of hospital care to improve lives of dying children, and engender thought and debate on the issue of quality of hospital care for irreversibly ill children. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Death, Ethics, Hospitalized Children, Medical Services
Peer reviewedGlajchen, Myra; And Others – Health & Social Work, 1995
Discusses the prevalence of cancer-related pain and identifies the barriers that undermine effective pain relief. Develops a model for social work intervention in terms of communication, assessment, problem solving, and psychological support for the patient. Emphasizes skills such as communication, assessment, problem solving, and psychological…
Descriptors: Cancer, Health Services, Higher Education, Medical Services
