Supportive and palliative care of children with metabolic and neurological diseases

This article aims to review literature relevant to this group of children, as well as provide a framework when considering specific palliative care needs. SummaryPPC for children with metabolic and neurological diseases can lessen a child's physical discomfort and enhance parental certainty with decision-making. These areas along with other needs throughout the illness trajectory and bereavement are being increasingly met by the growing availability of PPC programmes.
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Tags: GENERAL SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: Edited by Eduardo Bruera Source Type: research