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Case Reports
. 1996 Nov;12(5):320-4.
doi: 10.1016/s0885-3924(96)00186-8.

Facilitating the care of terminally Ill children

R McQuillan  1 , I Finlay
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Case Reports

Facilitating the care of terminally Ill children

R McQuillan et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 1996 Nov.
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Abstract

Life-threatening illness is fortunately rare in children. Some children, however, will need palliative care for symptom control; psychological support may be needed by the child and the child's family; and families may require help with decisions about life-prolonging treatment. Providing consistent high-quality care for a relatively uncommon problem is difficult. Adult palliative care services, liaison with pediatricians can help provide this care.

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