URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Topic Index A Child's Concept of Death Discussing Death with Children Anticipatory Grief Physical Needs of the Dying Child Psychosocial Needs of the Dying Child Supportive/Palliative Care Hospice Important Decisions to be Made in the Dying Process The Dying Process Grief and Bereavement A terminally ill child is a child who has no expectation of a cure for his or her disease or illness. Click on the links above to learn more about caring for a terminally ill child. Medical Reviewers: Image Reviewed by Staywell medical art team.