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Review
. 2014 Aug;61(4):785-96.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2014.05.001.

Adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illness: special considerations, transitions in care, and the role of pediatric palliative care

Jennifer S Linebarger  1 , Toluwalase A Ajayi  2 , Barbara L Jones  3
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Review

Adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illness: special considerations, transitions in care, and the role of pediatric palliative care

Jennifer S Linebarger et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

This article will cover the special considerations, challenges, and opportunities presented by caring for adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illnesses when the possibility of transition to an adult care setting arises.

Keywords: Adolescents; Life-threatening illnesses; Palliative care; Pediatrics; Transition of care; Young adults.

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