Suffering demands a presence

“Suffering is not a question that demands an answer;
it is not a problem that demands a solution;
it is a mystery that demands a presence.”
(Source unknown).



The first rule is don’t panic, do not dive in blindly,
keep your hands tucked behind your back,
your mouth shut and listen to the parents.

and:

Remember the laying on of hands is as important as anything you may discover on your examination

quoted from:


Basic Symptom Control in Paediatric Palliative Care – The Rainbows Children’s Hospice Guidelines