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    Social workers play an important role in pediatric oncology by providing psychosocial support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This 2005 journal article discusses the role of social workers in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care, including assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, coordinating interdisciplinary care, counseling on difficult medical decisions, and helping families cope with grief and loss. The author is Barbara L. Jones, who has published over 70 papers on topics related to pediatric palliative care and social work.

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    Social workers play an important role in pediatric oncology by providing psychosocial support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This 2005 journal article discusses the role of social workers in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care, including assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, coordinating interdisciplinary care, counseling on difficult medical decisions, and helping families cope with grief and loss. The author is Barbara L. Jones, who has published over 70 papers on topics related to pediatric palliative care and social work.

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    Social workers play an important role in pediatric oncology by providing psychosocial support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This 2005 journal article discusses the role of social workers in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care, including assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, coordinating interdisciplinary care, counseling on difficult medical decisions, and helping families cope with grief and loss. The author is Barbara L. Jones, who has published over 70 papers on topics related to pediatric palliative care and social work.

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    Pediatric palliative and end-of-life care: the role of social work in pediatric
    oncology

    Article  in  Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care · February 2005


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