Using a person-centred approach in aged care has seen this practice extend into the end stage of life. Explain three elements of the philosophy of palliative care which encompasses much more than the traditional approach to end-of-life care.

You are a public health nurse concerned about the number of children in your community with diarrhoeal disease. You want to do an epidemiological study.
1.     Describe the epidemiological study design you will use to assess the number and spread of diarrhoea among this target population and briefly state the rationale for using this design.
2.     Give two advantages and two disadvantages of this study design.
3.     State the purpose(s) of the study.
4.     Write 10 epidemiological related questions you would ask to get the answers for the study.

Where can you find the form “Statutory Holidays and Close-Off Dates”?- Print out a copy of this form.

What types of technology can be used to assess childhood growth and development and in clinical care of children in acute care settings.  What technological advances help in practice of caring for children?