Adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illness: special considerations, transitions in care, and the role of pediatric palliative care

This article will cover the special considerations, challenges, and opportunities presented by caring for adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illnesses when the possibility of transition to an adult care setting arises.

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Published inThe Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 61; no. 4; p. 785
Main Authors Linebarger, Jennifer S, Ajayi, Toluwalase A, Jones, Barbara L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2014
Subjects
Adolescent
Critical Illness - therapy
Humans
Palliative Care - methods
Patient Transfer
Pediatrics
Young Adult
Palliative care
Pediatrics
Life-threatening illnesses
Young adults
Transition of care
Adolescents
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Summary:This article will cover the special considerations, challenges, and opportunities presented by caring for adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illnesses when the possibility of transition to an adult care setting arises.
ISSN:1557-8240
DOI:10.1016/j.pcl.2014.05.001