Letting my daughter go.
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I always knew Daisy would die before reaching adulthood. She was my fourth child, born prematurely in December 2004 with a severe form of rare genetic condition called Costello syndrome. Daisy required complex care, but every decision about her care was made on the basis of improving the quality of her life, which meant helping her do the things she loved, such as being at home with her family, going to school, and playing with friends. Staying out of hospital
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- BMJ
دوره 360 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2018