title: Communicating in end-of-life care.
abstract: In pediatric cases communication is a key element of care--more so than for any other type of care because parents and other family members are as involved as the child is. Thus, learning effective communication skills is essential for successful care. End-of-life settings make the need for quality communication even more important. Providers can learn skills from this article to apply to any pediatric care situation.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Huddleston
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D001293:Attitude to Death; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards*; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States