The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care
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Parents Essential To Pediatric Palliative Care
Track
:
August 19, 2009
Program Code:
I7
Date:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time:
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
EST
SPEAKER
(S):
Janet Duncan, MSN, CPNP
Christine Reilly, Co-Chair, Pediatric Patient and Family Advisory Council, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Marsha Joselow, MSW, LISCW, Social Worker, Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT); Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
Description
Bereaved parents have so much to offer. The involvement of such parents in hospital-based programs is crucial in providing family-centered care. Teachings from bereaved parents leave a lasting impression. Teachings lead to enhancement of better care for families.