The role of health play specialists (HPSs) in palliative care is under-researched. Although they undertake extremely beneficial work in this area, it is not evidenced in palliative care literature. This article explores the role of HPSs in palliative care and uses a case study to demonstrate how they support children and their families.
Cancer Nursing Practice. 17, 01, 25-27. doi: 10.7748/cnp.2018.e1426
Correspondencepenelope.hartspencer@christie.nhs.uk
Conflict of interestNone declared
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Received: 28 March 2017
Accepted: 08 September 2017
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