Family-centred care is a fundamental concept upon which nursing care for children is based. This comprehensive text addresses both the theoretical and practical components of family-centred care, highlights its challenges and professional responsibilities and, through the use of case study examples, provides a framework for practice. It should be of interest to all qualified and student nurses working with children and their families in health care settings.

The story has moved on to the years 1945 and 1952 when Patrick (Jakes illegitimate son) has returned from the war an RAF Hero. With Jakes demise the story picks up with Patrick, following his trials and tribulations in a much changed post war world. Patrick meets by chance Jakes daughter Ruth who unbeknown to them both is his half-sister. The two form a long distance purely platonic alliance but each can feel the pull of something stronger despite their widely differing social backgrounds.