1. The definition and aetiology of chronic illness / Siân Bill and Dwynwen Barklam -- 2. Context of care and service delivery / Peter McNee -- 3. Impact upon the child and parents / Dawn Daniel and Mandy Brimble -- 4. Impact on siblings / Amie Hodges, Daniel Kelly, and Julia Tod -- 5. A holistic approach to meeting physical, social, and psychological needs / Amie Hodges and Julia Tod -- 6. Empowering children, young people, and their families / Mandy Brimble -- 7. Ethical issues / Peter McNee -- 8.Continuing care needs / Melda Price and Sian Thomas -- 9. Acute emergencies / Peter McNee, Martina Nathan, and Jane Davies -- 10. Adolescence / Siân Bill and Taryn Eccleston -- 11. Transitional care / Siân Bill and Amie Hodges. |