Interdisciplinary care: using your team.

The interdisciplinary approach is a cornerstone of a well-functioning pediatric palliative care team. These teams are most often available as an inpatient consultation service, are composed of professionals representing multiple disciplines, and are used during the illness course of a child with life-threatening and chronic complex conditions, especially during challenging health care decision-making near end of life. This article reviews the current structure of the palliative care team, explores opportunities for inclusion of other vital team members, and proactively identifies the challenges that may occur when involving more providers in a child's and family's care.

Ogelby M ，Goldstein RD 《-》

Pediatric hospital care for children with life-threatening illness and the role of palliative care.

Under increasing pressure to contain costs, hospitals are challenged to provide high-quality care to an increasingly complex group of children with life-threatening illness (LTI) that often worsen over time. Pediatric palliative care is an essential component of optimal hospital care delivery for these children and their families. This article describes (1) the current landscape of pediatric hospital care for children with LTI, (2) the connection between palliative care and hospital care for such children, and (3) the relationship between health care reform and palliative care for children with LTI.

Bogetz JF ，Ullrich CK ，Berry JG 《-》

Interdisciplinary interventions to improve pediatric palliative care and reduce health care professional suffering.

Rushton CH ，Reder E ，Hall B ，Comello K ，Sellers DE ，Hutton N ... -  《-》

Family pediatrics: report of the Task Force on the Family.

Schor EL ，American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on the Family 《-》

Supportive and palliative care needs of families of children with life-threatening illnesses in Western Australia: evidence to guide the development of a palliative care service.

Monterosso L ，Kristjanson LJ ，Aoun S ，Phillips MB ... -  《-》