Abstract
Palliative care for children. (American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL) Pediatrics 2000;106:351–357.This article presented 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 of children.
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