Abstract

CHIRINO-BARCELO, Yazmín Amelia; GAMBOA-MARRUFO, José Domingo  and  FAMS. Palliative care in pediatrics. Bol. Med. Hosp. Infant. Mex. [online]. 2010, vol.67, n.3, pp.270-280. ISSN 1665-1146.

In this paper we discuss different aspects of palliative care in pediatrics and how the definition has changed and evolved. We also define what a terminally ill patient is, list the objectives of care, and how to implement care practices. We describe different ways to diminish physical, social, emotional and spiritual suffering.The dying process is described according to the different stages of child development. The spiritual aspects are now considered an important part of the approach with children. We must keep in mind the different barriers that we may encounter when we initiate palliative care. Education and further research is still needed to improve care and to achieve better results.

Keywords : pediatrics; palliative care; terminal illness; pediatric patient.

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