This module provides students with the opportunity to explore what life-limiting illness means in the context of childhood and gain an overview of the key concepts
which make palliative care for children and their families different to palliative care offered to adults. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of the range of illnesses which affect children, and for whom palliative care may be required. In particular, you will learn that, unlike adult palliative care which is predominantly
cancer focused, most children in need of palliative care have non-malignant disease which is often neurological, metabolic or genetic in origin. This module will consider the incidence and prevalence of life-threatening illness for children in Ireland and an understanding as to why paediatric palliative care requires a specific set of unique skills for practice.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT

Mari Moran (Mornings Wednesday - Friday)

School of Nursing & Midwifery
NUI Galway
091-493740

Email mari.moran@nuigalway.ie