Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant

Download or read book Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant written by Melissa O'Neill Hunt and published by Hospiscript Services. This book was released on 2014-02-16 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant (PPCC) was designed to provide practical recommendations for palliative symptom management in pediatric patients. The aim of this guide is to equip all practitioners who care for pediatric patients with chronic life-limiting conditions, whether they have pediatric-specific training, or rarely see a pediatric patient. For those experienced in treating pediatric patients, this book may be used as a resource for support of current practice and a quick reference guide. For those who only occasionally treat pediatric patients, this book may be used as a learning guide and a resource to ensure symptoms are appropriately treated. For educators, this book may be used as a training guide to address the basics of pediatric palliative care and assist learners in developing a comprehensive plan for symptom management.