Palliative Care for Children
American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers advice on the development of a pediatric palliative care plan.
ACT
Provides information to families and professionals involved in palliative care for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions. [UK]
End-of-Life Care for Children
An educational palliative and pain management resource for parents and health professionals who care for children suffering from pain due to cancer. [Texas]
Children's Hospice International
Gateway for education, referrals and community resources for families coping with children that have catastrophic and terminal illnesses.
Care of the Terminally Ill Child
Information about a childs concept of death, grief, physical and psychosocial needs, supportive, and the dying process.
Pediatric Palliative Care Consulting Service
Provides specialized care for children with life-limiting conditions and for their families. [Washington]
Edmarc Hospice for Children
Offers home healthcare, hospice, and bereavement support. Material on services, the organization, and contact information. [Portsmouth, Virginia]
Hospice of Contra Costa: Comfort for Kids
Provides compassionate health care to children facing the advanced stages of life-threatening illness.
Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care
Desire to enhance family centered care for children living with life threatening conditions through education, research, and quality improvement.
The Jason Program
Provides medical, emotional and spiritual care to Maine's critically ill and dying children and their families.
Royal Children's Hospital: Paediatric Palliative Care
Focus is on the dying childs quality of life, support for the family, and management of distressing symtoms. [Melbourne, Australia]
The Hospital for Sick Children: Palliative Care
Description of services, resources, how to make difficult treatment decisions, calendar, and caring tips. [Ontario, Canda]
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