Citation

Nelson RM, Botkin JR, Kodish ED, Levetown M, Truman JT, Wilfond BS. Pediatrics 2000; 106(2 I): 351-357.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.106.2.351

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This statement presents an integrated model for providing palliative care for children living with a life-threatening or terminal condition. Advice on the development of a palliative care plan and on working with parents and children is also provided. Barriers to the provision of effective pediatric palliative care and potential solutions are identified. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the development and broad availability of pediatric palliative care services based on child-specific guidelines and standards. Such services will require widely distributed and effective palliative care education of pediatric health care professionals. The Academy offers guidance on responding to requests for hastening death, but does not support the practice of physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia for children.

Language: en

Keywords

child; child health care; clinical education; clinical practice; dying; human; medical society; palliative therapy; pediatrician; practice guideline; priority journal; review; terminal disease