week 6: palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
1 cause of non-accidental death in children
A
cancer
2
Q
palliative care is NOT limited too…
A
end-of-life care
can also be supportive care that is built in at the initiation of any treatment
can and should be integrated with curative care
3
Q
ex of pt population that would benefit from palliative care
A
CF pts, oncology, CVS, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, neonatal population, congenital anomalies, renal disease
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