Palliative care

In 2022 a diagnosis of death using neurological criteria was made in a child which had to be reversed later when the patient had return of spontaneous albeit abnormal breathing. An expert group reviewed this case in detail. This guidance summarises the essential immediate implications arising from t...

In May 2021, we responded to this consultation for a national framework to support those who are facing, or have experienced, a bereavement in Wales. We highlighted that the needs and experiences of children and young people around bereavement are different to those of adults. The document's strateg...

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on child deaths due to COVID-19.

This surveillance study commenced in September 2020. This study aims to identify children with ESKD who receive conservative care, to understand how the decision not to start renal replacement therapy is made and important factors that are considered in this decision-making process.

Conflict can arise between health professionals and the parents of children not only where there is disagreement on the withdrawal or withholding of life sustaining treatment but also in more general routine care. In this paper for paediatricians and other health professionals, published in the Arch...

Paediatric palliative medicine (PPM) doctors work with babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and life-threatening illness, and their families. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training.