Current opinion in pediatrics
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Curr. Opin. Pediatr. · Feb 2006
ReviewEarly integration of pediatric palliative care: for some children, palliative care starts at diagnosis.
Pediatric palliative care, with its emphasis on symptom management and quality of life, is an important aspect of care of children with life-threatening illnesses. We review recent publications with implications for care of these children. ⋯ Early integration of palliative care can allow children and families to make decisions about care that fit with their values, and should become a standard of care for all children with life-threatening illnesses.