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Pediatric palliative care consultation.
1Division of In-Patient Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah, 100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|August 3, 2014
Summary
Pediatric palliative care (PPC) consultation is a growing subspecialty in pediatric hospitals. This article explores its value, components, and future opportunities for improving care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is an emerging and expanding subspecialty within pediatrics.
- PPC services are predominantly delivered through a consultative model.
- These services are accessible in the majority of specialized pediatric healthcare facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss pediatric palliative care (PPC) consultation.
- To highlight the specific value-added contributions of PPC consultations.
- To identify key elements, challenges, and opportunities associated with PPC consultations.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of ongoing research findings.
- Review of current academic publications.
- Inclusion of expert opinions and institutional experiences.
Main Results:
- PPC consultations offer significant added value to pediatric patient care.
- Key elements of effective PPC consultations have been identified.
- Specific challenges and opportunities for PPC consultation have been elucidated.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric palliative care consultation is a vital and developing area.
- Understanding the elements, value, challenges, and opportunities is crucial for its advancement.
- Further research and implementation are needed to optimize PPC services.
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