Palliative care for seriously ill children also helps their families
When a child undergoes medical care for a life-limiting condition ― such as cancer or certain neurological or cardiac conditions ― receiving in-home palliative care at the same time improves the quality of life for both the child and the family by reducing worry and stress, according to an article by researchers from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research published in the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing.