Palliative Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Title

Palliative Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Creator

Crain N; Miller J

Publisher

AACN Advanced Critical Care

Date

2024

Subject

infant; decision making; ethics; adolescent; newborn; palliative therapy; preschool child; pediatric intensive care unit; human; child; female; male; adult

Description

Communication is a central aspect of nursing care and is especially important when pertaining to progressive illnesses and end of life. This article reviews basic palliative care terminology and outlines a variety of communication frameworks from the "dos" to the "don'ts." These communication strategies are meant to be added to the nurse's "toolbox" so that nurses may use them in various scenarios. These communication tools are meant to help mitigate the stress and discomfort nurses often feel when using palliative communication or delivering bad news.

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Citation List Month

August List 2024

Collection

Citation

Crain N; Miller J, “Palliative Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed February 17, 2025, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/19684.