Children's hospice design manual

"This book is an innovative and unique guide to designing and operating a children's hospice. Children's hospices are already well established in many parts of the world, but are in their infancy in the United States. This book is an essential resource for hospice and palliative care professionals, for pediatric clinical specialists, and for all who have a special interest in helping life-limited children and their families. The Children's Hospice Design Manual is written from both architectural and holistic perspectives, is eminently practical in its approach, and is largely based on the author's many visits to children's hospices and hospitals worldwide. Design, environmental, and cultural considerations are carefully considered, as are the diverse needs of children, siblings, parents, grandparents and the hospice staff members"--Back cover.