Palliative care for newborn infants – the current scene in New Zealand and the way forward

Authors

  • Vazhkudai Sankaran Kumaran
  • Yvonne Bray

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/sites-vol7iss2id160

Keywords:

palliative care, neonate, newborn, neonatal palliative care, hospice, End of life care, Palliative care policy

Abstract

Palliative care is increasingly recognized as an important aspect of neonatal care of medical illness especially with neonatal deaths accounting for half the children dying under five years of age. This article examines the state of palliative care for newborn infants in New Zealand and discusses the issues involved in the organization of a comprehensive neonatal palliative care strategy

Author Biographies

Vazhkudai Sankaran Kumaran

Vazhkudai Sankaran Kumaran DNB (Paeds, India), MRCPCH (UK), FRACP (First author and the corresponding author) Address for correspondence: Newborn Services, Level 9, Support Building, Auckland City Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland. Email: vskumaran@yahoo.com Short Bio: Neonatal Paediatrician with a special interest in Palliative care. At present doing a Postgraduate course in Palliative care.

Yvonne Bray

Yvonne Bray MA (Nursing), BHSc (Nursing), RN (UK) Address for correspondence: Goodfellow Unit, Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland, Tamaki Campus, private Bag 90219, Auckland. Short Bio: Academic Co-ordinator and Lecturer, Postgraduate Palliative Care. At present enrolled in PhD study in Palliative Care.

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Published

07-03-2011

How to Cite

Kumaran, V. S., & Bray, Y. (2011). Palliative care for newborn infants – the current scene in New Zealand and the way forward. Sites: A Journal of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies, 7(2), 113–129. https://doi.org/10.11157/sites-vol7iss2id160

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