Specialist paediatric palliative care is a relatively new area of paediatrics, and the interface with other disciplines can occasionally pose challenges for referrals due to lack of information about the diverse services available. Identifying those most likely to benefit from finite resources available can be a challenge, and healthcare professional's negative attitudes to palliative care have been further identified as a potentially modifiable barrier. This article aims to clarify the role, identify who should be eligible for such care, describe the services available, and provide a tool for assessing some of the most challenging referrals.
Harrop, E. & Edwards, C. 2013. How and when to refer a child for specialist paediatric palliative care. Archives of Disease in Childhood, Education and Practice 98 p 202 - 208 doi:10.1136
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