Session: Integration of Bereavement Support in Pediatric Palliataive Care: Support Begins at Referral (NHPCO's 13th Clinical Team Conference and Pediatric Intensive)

Wednesday, November 7, 2012: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Primary Presenter:

Margaret Kuhnlein, LCSW

Co-Presenter:

Scott Maurer, MD

Area of Emphasis: Interdisciplinary Team
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss morbidity associated with complicated grief after the death of a child
2. Describe a framework for the provision of quality pediatric bereavement care utilizing the interdisciplinary care team
3. Explain the importance of implementing bereavement support at the time of referral to the palliative care service

Quality bereavement care in pediatrics requires an interdisciplinary care team. Bereavement care begins at referral through recognition of the parents’ role as a good parent, support in decision making, quality end-of-life care and provision of long-term bereavement follow-up for patients, parents, siblings and hospital staff. This is achieved by integrating interdisciplinary palliative care services with a well-defined bereavement program.

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