The elephant in the room : the complex dynamics surrounding communication processes around children and young people with a life-limiting illness, from the perspective of an in-depth qualitative case study

Background: Much debate exists about whether it is appropriate to talk to children with a life-limiting illness (LLI) about their diagnosis and prognosis. Traditionally a protective stance has been adopted, excluding children from conversations about them and their illness, In order to protect them...

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Main Author: Cooley, Claire
Published: University of Surrey 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.599980