The Art of Caring The State of Perinatal/Pediatric Palliative Care in NC
Presentation
Overview
Overview
Description
As palliative care and hospice become more acceptable for end of life care for the adult population, we need to also consider its role with the youngest and most vulnerable of our society, our children. Come explore some of the questions and concerns associated with perinatal/pediatric palliative care (PPC):
• What are some of the major differences in dealing with the adult patient vs the child at end of life?
• What are some of the best practices in PPC?
• What are the goals and dilemmas of PPC?
• How do you keep PPC family-centered?
• Why is it important to educate skilled professionals in providing care for the pediatric patient and their family?
• How can HH/Hospices prepare for the future of PPC?
• What do some of the PPC models look like?
• Ways to cope and prevent burn out when working with PPC.
