Dr. Joanne Wolfe introduces the topic of palliative care in pediatric patients. She describes who the children are who are receiving palliative care, strategies to relieve suffering in this population and the communication strategies that may be most useful in treating and supporting both these patients and their families.

Initial publication: September 2, 2016
Last reviewed: March 30, 2021

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