Children's hospice
Children's Hospice
Children's hospice (pronunciation: /ˈhɒspɪs/ for hospice, /ˈtʃɪldrən/ for children) is a specialized type of palliative care designed to provide comfort, support, and quality of life to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families.
Etymology
The term "hospice" originates from the Latin word hospitium, meaning hospitality or a place of rest and protection for the sick and weary. The term "children's hospice" is a more recent development, reflecting the specialized care these facilities provide for children.
Definition
A children's hospice provides a range of services, including medical care, emotional support, and practical help for children and their families. This can include pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, respite care, bereavement support, and a range of therapies designed to improve the child's quality of life.
Related Terms
- Palliative Care: A type of care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
- Respite Care: Short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several days or weeks.
- Bereavement Support: Assistance and comfort provided to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
- End-of-Life Care: The support and medical care given during the time surrounding death.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Children's hospice
- Wikipedia's article - Children's hospice
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