MeSH: Child Abuse
Children at the Intersection of Pediatric Palliative Care and Child Maltreatment: A Vulnerable and Understudied Population
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CONTEXT: Concerns for child maltreatment can complicate the provision of pediatric palliative care (PPC). Little is known about the vulnerable population of children with life-threatening conditions involved with PPC and state Child Protective Services (CPS) or hospital Child Protection Teams (CPT). More information is needed to inform and optimize collaborative care. OBJECTIVES: Define and describe…