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A Suc1, M Mariotti, C Lestrade
1Hôpital des Enfants, 330, avenue de Grande-Bretagne, BP 3119, 31026 Toulouse, France. suc.a@chu-toulouse.fr
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Palliative care for children is an emerging field. This review summarizes existing literature to advocate for specialized pediatric palliative care policies and standards in France.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Medical Ethics
- Healthcare Policy
Context:
- Palliative care services have advanced significantly in adult medicine.
- A notable gap exists in pediatric palliative care literature and services.
- Child mortality necessitates dedicated end-of-life care discussions.
Purpose:
- To review the current body of literature on pediatric palliative care.
- To highlight the need for tailored clinical policies in French pediatrics.
- To establish minimum standards for pediatric end-of-life care.
Summary:
- The article synthesizes available research on pediatric palliative care.
- It identifies a need for specialized approaches distinct from adult palliative care.
- The review underscores the importance of evidence-based guidelines.
Impact:
- Aims to inform the development of French pediatric palliative care guidelines.
- Seeks to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting conditions.
- Encourages the establishment of standardized, high-quality end-of-life care for pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Palliative care has recently been developed in adults. However, children die as well and quite a few articles have been published on this special issue. The object of this article is to summarize the available literature in order to call for the development of clinical policies and minimum standards adapted to French pediatrics.