Identifying the unique Aspects of adolescent and young adult palliative care: A Case Study to Propel Programmatic Changes in Pediatric Hospitals

Utilizing a case study, in this article we seek to highlight how the distinct developmental needs of adolescent and young adult patients facing a life threatening condition require a different approach to patient care by pediatric health care workers. The case underscores pitfalls in utilizing a pediatric construct of care in areas of pain management, social stressors and advanced care planning and suggests programs to implement for improvement, including partnership with psychiatry, substance abuse, and palliative care specialists.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research