Griffin, Kawanza L.,
Parents' Directness Helps Sick Child Deal with Death. Kawanza L. Griffin. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 4, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Parents' Directness Helps Sick Child Deal with Death, Nov. 16, 2004; pp. n.p..
"When Char Jensema learned that her daughter Vanessa had leukemia, she did what she believes many mothers would do. She stayed by her child's side, prayed for her then-5-year-old child's health, and decided to always be honest with all three children about what was happening in the family. Nearly two years later, when doctors told Char and her husband, Rick, that Vanessa's bone marrow transplant had failed--meaning her cancer persisted and the chances for her survival were slim--the couple held a family meeting to discuss their options." (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL) This article discusses the difficulties of talking to a sick child about death, and relates how many pediatric oncology units now support the entire family, making sure they understand "the impact of the disease and the decisions they may ultimately face, regardless of whether the expected outcome is cure or death."
1522-3213;
Children and death
Communication in the family
Honesty
Terminally ill children
AC1.S5
050
Parents' Directness Helps Sick Child Deal with Death. Kawanza L. Griffin. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 4, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Parents' Directness Helps Sick Child Deal with Death, Nov. 16, 2004; pp. n.p..
"When Char Jensema learned that her daughter Vanessa had leukemia, she did what she believes many mothers would do. She stayed by her child's side, prayed for her then-5-year-old child's health, and decided to always be honest with all three children about what was happening in the family. Nearly two years later, when doctors told Char and her husband, Rick, that Vanessa's bone marrow transplant had failed--meaning her cancer persisted and the chances for her survival were slim--the couple held a family meeting to discuss their options." (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL) This article discusses the difficulties of talking to a sick child about death, and relates how many pediatric oncology units now support the entire family, making sure they understand "the impact of the disease and the decisions they may ultimately face, regardless of whether the expected outcome is cure or death."
1522-3213;
Children and death
Communication in the family
Honesty
Terminally ill children
AC1.S5
050