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Best practices for pediatric palliative cancer care: a primer for clinical providers
Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children and adolescents. Pediatric patients with cancer suffer greatly at the end of life. However, palliative care interventions can reduce suffering and significantly improve the care of these patients and their families. A large percentage of pediatric deaths occur outside of the hospital setting where pediatric palliative resources may not be readily available. This review focuses on the principles of best practice in the provision of palliative care for children and adolescents with cancer.
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Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children and adolescents. Pediatric patients with cancer suffer greatly at the end of life. However, palliative care interventions can reduce suffering and significantly improve the care of these patients and their families. A large percentage of pediatric deaths occur outside of the hospital setting where pediatric palliative resources may not be readily available. This review focuses on the principles of best practice in the provision of palliative care for children and adolescents with cancer.
Click on the PDF icon at the top of this introduction to read the full article.
Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children and adolescents. Pediatric patients with cancer suffer greatly at the end of life. However, palliative care interventions can reduce suffering and significantly improve the care of these patients and their families. A large percentage of pediatric deaths occur outside of the hospital setting where pediatric palliative resources may not be readily available. This review focuses on the principles of best practice in the provision of palliative care for children and adolescents with cancer.
Click on the PDF icon at the top of this introduction to read the full article.