Hospice care for children is approached in a "curing" as well as "caring" manner. A life-threatening diagnosis is made, but aggressive attempts to cure continue to the end. The curing-caring situation is itself a conflict, but it must be done. The author shares her experience and provides a perspective for the team to consider and practice. The experience of caring for a dying child, although devastating, may enrich our lives.
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