Medical Respite Care – why is it a necessity for seriously ill children and their families?

PhDr. Ivana Plechatá

MUDr. Barbora Červíčková

Family members who care for a child with a serious diagnosis around the clock often live in constant stress, suffer from a lack of sleep, burn out and develop health problems. Medical respite care, which is unknown in current Czech legislation, is proving to be an important building block for ensuring long-term sustainable care in the home environment.