The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Feb 2018
Patterns of Care at the End of Life for Children and Young Adults with Life-Threatening Complex Chronic Conditions.
To characterize patterns of care at the end of life for children and young adults with life-threatening complex chronic conditions (LT-CCCs) and to compare them by LT-CCC type. ⋯ Significant differences in patterns of care at the end of life exist depending on LT-CCC type. Attention to these patterns is important to ensure equal access to palliative care and targeted improvements in end-of-life care for these populations.