Introduction
Clinical Practice Guideline on Palliative Care in Paediatrics
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Introduction
Pharmacological treatment of moderate to severe pain in paediatric palliative care
Palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Child participation in decision-making and end-of-life care
Communication with the patient and family
The preferred location for end-of-life care
Symptom assessment in paediatric palliative care
Introduction
The overall aim of the Clinical Practice Guideline on Palliative Care in Paediatrics (PPC) is to provide a set of recommendations based on scientific evidence to improve the comprehensive care of children and adolescents with life-threatening and/or life-limiting illnesses, from onset, and their families.
This version in English contains the following types of information:
- Clinical questions
- Recommendations
- Rationale
- Complete clinical question (link to the version in Spanish)
- References.
To access the full version of the CPG (as a multilayer presentation or PDF), the methods employed, materials for patients, families and other caregivers, and other information in Spanish, please click on the following link:
https://portal.guiasalud.es/gpc/guia-de-practica-clinica-sobre-cuidados-paliativos-en-pediatria/
