Burne S R, Dominica F, Baum J D
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1984 Dec 15;289(6459):1665-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.289.6459.1665.
Helen House, a hospice for children, opened in Oxford in November 1982. From then until December 1983 care was provided for 52 children with terminal illness, progressive and incurable illness, and very severe handicap. The children came from a wide area of the United Kingdom, and eight died during the year. The style of care provided in Helen House is based on that of the families in their own homes, with a minimum of rules, regulations, and routines. Terminal care follows the principles developed by hospices experienced in the care of adults. Despite the great sadness and distress associated with every child admitted, Helen House is neither a sombre nor a depressing place.
海伦之家是一家儿童临终关怀医院，于1982年11月在牛津开业。从那时起到1983年12月，共为52名患有绝症、进行性和不治之症以及严重残疾的儿童提供了护理。这些儿童来自英国各地，当年有8名儿童去世。海伦之家提供的护理方式以家庭护理为基础，尽量减少规章制度和日常程序。临终关怀遵循在成人护理方面经验丰富的临终关怀医院所制定的原则。尽管每一个入院的孩子都伴随着巨大的悲伤和痛苦，但海伦之家既不阴森也不压抑。
