Disparities in End-of-Life Care in Children Dying of Cancer in Alabama (RP419)

Nearly 2,800 children die from cancer annually, yet gaps remain in our understanding of their end-of-life (EOL) care. Racial disparities exist in medical intensity (e.g. mechanical ventilation, hemodialysis) of adult EOL care that do not reflect patient preference. It is unknown if the same racial disparities exist in pediatric oncology EOL, especially among African Americans.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research