Dying children should receive 24-hour care at home Terminally ill children should be allowed to receive round-the-clock care at home, the health watchdog states.
It is hoped the draft decision by NICE will allow devastated families get to spend the most of their precious time together.
Ensuring youngsters are given support in the comfort of their own homes during their final few weeks will maximise their quality of life.
Experts argue that, despite the care, a hospital ward isn't always the best place for a child to spend their final few weeks. The Daily Mail
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It is hoped the draft decision by NICE will allow devastated families get to spend the most of their precious time together.
Ensuring youngsters are given support in the comfort of their own homes during their final few weeks will maximise their quality of life.
Experts argue that, despite the care, a hospital ward isn't always the best place for a child to spend their final few weeks. The Daily Mail
See also:
- End of life care for infants, children and young people: Quality standard consultation National Institute of Health and Care Excellence
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