Background: Globally, an estimated eight million children could benefit from palliative care
each year. Effective communication about children with life-limiting conditions is well …

Background The prospect of the death of a child from an incurable medical condition is
harrowing, yet finding a way to discuss this prospect is crucial to maximize the quality of life …

Objective: Effective communication regarding death and dying in pediatrics is a vital
component of any quality palliative care service. The goal of the current study is to …

Background Healthcare professionals play a key role in interacting with children who have a
parent with a life-limiting illness. While playing such a role can be challenging, not much is …

Few studies have fully explored the problem of communication barriers in pediatric palliative
care, particularly the detrimental effects of poor interaction between staff and families on …

Objective: Despite growing recognition of the importance of communication with children
with life-limiting illnesses and their families, there has been limited research that includes …

Background: Families play a vital role in the day-to-day medical care of children with life-
limiting conditions. Navigating their child's symptoms, treatments, and the possibility of …

Background: Pediatric patients can provide feedback about their healthcare experiences.
However, most do not and are instead represented by their parents. A widely accepted …

Background: Communication between clinicians and families of dying children in the
pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is critically important for optimal care of the child and the …

Background: Delivery of bad news is a challenging task for physicians and other health care
professionals. Several studies have assessed parental perceptions of the delivery of bad …