Pediatric End-of-Life Issues and Palliative Care
Title
Pediatric End-of-Life Issues and Palliative Care
Creator
Michelson KN; Steinhorn DM
Identifier
Publisher
Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Date
2007
Subject
Biomarkers of Pain
Description
Optimizing the quality of medical care at the end of life has achieved national status as an important health care goal. Palliative care, a comprehensive approach to treating the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families facing life-limiting illnesses, requires the coordinated efforts of a multidisciplinary group of caregivers. Understanding the basic principles of palliative care can aid emergency department staff in identifying patients who could benefit from palliative care services and in managing the challenging situations that arise when such patients present to the hospital for care.In this article we present the overall philosophy of pediatric palliative care, describe key elements of quality palliative care, and identify additional referral sources readers can access for more information.
2007
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Type
Journal Article
Citation List Month
Backlog
URL Address
Citation
Michelson KN; Steinhorn DM, “Pediatric End-of-Life Issues and Palliative Care,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 19, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/14409.