Abstract Background: Pediatric palliative care is a distinct specialty that requires input from pediatric and palliative medicine specialists to provide comprehensive high-quality care. Consultations undertaken early in a child's illness trajectory,…
We compared the records of paediatric palliative consultations undertaken face-to-face, with telemedicine consultations undertaken in patients’ homes. A convenience sample of consecutive paediatric palliative care patients was identified from the…
We have designed and tested an Internet-based video-phone suitable for use in the homes of families in need of paediatric palliative care services. The equipment uses an ordinary telephone line and includes a PC, Web camera and modem housed in a…
