title: Pediatric palliative care for children with complex chronic medical conditions.
abstract: Children with complex chronic medical conditions are at risk for significant distress during multiple points in their life. Pediatric palliative care can meaningfully assist in providing support to the child and family throughout their complex care, managing distressing symptoms, anticipating future decision points, and helping the child and family to thrive in their local community.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Regions Hospital, 200 University Avenue East, St Paul, MN 55101, USA. Electronic address: sschwantes@gillettechildrens.com.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schwantes
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Regions Hospital, 200 University Avenue East, St Paul, MN 55101, USA.
authors.forename: Helen Wells
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Children with complex chronic conditions; Dysautonomia; Feeding intolerance; Neuroirritability; Spiritual care