Pediatric palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care.
The pediatric hospitalist plays an integral role in providing palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care for children and families. This article focuses on a multifaceted approach to this domain of care in which the physician is a key member of an interdisciplinary team. We believe that we can improve quality of life and relieve suffering only by paying attention to the medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs and goals of dying children and their loved ones.
Kang
Tammy
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Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard North, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Hoehn
K Sarah
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Licht
Daniel J
DJ
Mayer
Oscar Henry
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Santucci
Gina
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Carroll
Jean Marie
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Long
Carolyn M
CM
Hill
Malinda Ann
MA
Lemisch
Jennifer
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Rourke
Mary T
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Feudtner
Chris
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D001293:Attitude to Death; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*