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Jennifer S Linebarger1, Victoria Johnson2, Renee D Boss3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Kansas City, University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri.

Pediatrics
|May 1, 2022
PubMed

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Pediatric end-of-life care involves crucial discussions on care goals, the dying process, and palliative support. This report guides pediatric teams through essential elements for children with serious illnesses and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Serious childhood illness presents significant stress for families and healthcare providers.
  • Effective end-of-life care requires comprehensive planning and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review essential elements of pediatric end-of-life care.
  • To guide pediatricians and caregivers in supporting children and families through the dying process.
  • To outline postmortem responsibilities for pediatric teams.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical report review.
  • Synthesis of best practices in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care.
  • Guidance on communication and resource engagement.

Main Results:

  • Key elements include establishing care goals and anticipatory counseling.
  • Engagement with palliative and hospice care is vital.
  • Postmortem tasks, including staff debriefing and bereavement support, are outlined.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive pediatric end-of-life care planning improves support for patients and families.
  • Structured approaches enhance the experience for all involved.
  • Addressing bereavement is a critical component of pediatric care.

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