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Edited by Marilyn J. Field and Richard E. Behrman. 690 pp. Washington, D.C., National Academies Press, 2003. $44.95. ISBN 0-309-08437-7.

The death of a child holds such sadness for many health care professionals that they will have trouble bringing themselves to read a book that so openly considers this tragedy. Yet it is critical that those same professionals delve into this book. Within its pages they will find documentation of the experiences that children with life-threatening illnesses have in the U.S. health care system. They will receive guidance on ways to improve the care of these children and will be inspired by ideas for future research. When Children Die stands as a testament to the commitment made by the Institute . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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