Indian journal of pediatrics
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To assess the effectiveness of a structured communication skills training workshop on the perceptions and practice of pediatric residents. ⋯ Communication skills of pediatric residents are generally inadequate. Structured training programs will help to improve their communication skills. There is a need to incorporate communication skills training in the pediatric postgraduate curriculum.
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To evaluate the outcome and prognostic factors for oncology patients in the PICU of a tertiary care centre in a developing country. ⋯ The mortality in children with cancer in PICU in the present study is comparable to previous reports and is related to higher PRISM III score, presence of multiorgan dysfunction syndrome and use of ICU therapies.