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An Educational Program in a Pediatric Hospice Setting

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	Abstract

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, a family-centered pediatric hospice in Vancouver, Canada, provides family support and respite, pain and symptom management, and end-of-life care. One of the goals of pediatric hospice palliative care is to create an environment that supports a normal way of life and enhances quality of life. At Canuck Place, a unique school program for children with progressive life-threatening illnesses has been set up to meet this goal. This article describes the Canuck Place educational program, gives insights into the importance and challenges of providing a complete school experience, and discusses the expanded role of the teacher in the pediatric hospice setting.

First published on January 9, 2009, doi:10.1177/1049909108328608

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® 2009;26:209.

A more recent version of this article appeared on June 1, 2009


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