A Comparative Cost-minimization Analysis Of Providing Paediatric Palliative Respite Care Before And After The Opening Of Services At A Paediatric Hospice
Costs And Cost Analysis; Hospices/ec [economics]; Palliative Care/ec [economics]; Pediatrics/ec [economics]; Respite Care/ec [economics]; Child; Female; Health Care Costs; Hospices; Humans; Male; Palliative Care; Retrospective Studies; Statistics Nonparametric
A palliative care service provider may add or decrease overall operational costs to the healthcare system. This study assessed the costs of managing respite care for children with life-limiting illness at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario for the 12-month period both before and after services at Roger's House (RH, a paediatric hospice) was made available. The opening and operation of RH for providing respite care resulted in a minimization of operational costs (n = 66 patients, mean decrease of $4,251.95 per month per patient).
Pascuet E; Cowin L; Vaillancourt R; Splinter W; Vadeboncoeur C; Dumond LG; Ni A; Rattray M
Healthcare Management Forum
2010
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcmf.2010.04.009" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1016/j.hcmf.2010.04.009</a>
Re-examining medical assistance in dying for mature minors in Canada: Reflections for health leaders
Mature Minors; Medical Assistance in Dying
In Canada, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is legal for many Canadians based on several criteria, though minors who are deemed sufficiently capable to make medical decisions (ie, mature minors) remain ineligible. In this article, we provide insight into recent philosophical and legal evidence related to MAiD for mature minors. We begin by providing an overview of literature pertaining to MAiD for mature minors in particular (including evidence from Belgium and the Netherlands), followed by a discussion on the lessons that can be learnt from Canada’s MAiD implementation process (in general) and other forms of paediatric end-of-life care. As a whole, we aim to highlight some key takeaway messages for health leaders to consider as deliberations on MAiD for mature minors continue.
Campbell S; Denburg A; Moola F; Carnevale Franco A; Petch J
Healthcare Management Forum
2022
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1177/08404704221134588" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1177/08404704221134588</a>