PALLIATIVE CARE FOR A CHILD: ROLE OF A PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR
- Author:
CE Tan
;
RM Radzniwan
;
O Khairani
;
H Ednin
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Palliative care, paediatric, primary health care
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2011;6(1):26-28
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 7-year-old boy with a diagnosis of advanced medulloblastoma refractory to treatment was discharged from hospital for
further palliative care at home. During this short and eventful period, the child developed spinal cord compression with
progressive weakness of upper and lower limbs, neck pain, faecal and urinary incontinence. This case highlights the important
roles of a primary care doctor in the provision of palliative care for a child in the community.
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