Predictors of Late Palliative Care Referral in Children with Cancer

Early integration of palliative care (PC) in the management of children with high-risk cancer is widely endorsed by patients, families, clinicians, and national organizations. However, optimal timing for PC consultation is not standardized, and variables that influence timing of PC integration for children with cancer remain unknown.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - February 7, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Erica C. Kaye, Jonathan Jerkins, Courtney A. Gushue, Samantha DeMarsh, April Sykes, Zhaohua Lu, Jennifer M. Snaman, Lindsay Blazin, Liza-Marie Johnson, Deena R. Levine, R. Ray Morrison, Justin N. Baker Source Type: research