Addressing spiritual distress in pediatric oncology

Embracing paediatric palliative care in paediatric oncology from diagnosis onwards

“…[6][7][8] To meet all of the CYP and family needs (physical, psychosocial, spiritual and developmental), it should be provided by an interdisciplinary team. [7][8][9] Accordingly, the foundations of PPC are excellent symptom management, communication, shared and informed decision-making, family support and advance care planning (ACP).…”

“…It aims to support children and young people (CYP) with life‐limiting or life‐threatening conditions, and their families, from the time of diagnosis and at all levels of healthcare, whatever the outcome may be 6–8 . To meet all of the CYP and family needs (physical, psychosocial, spiritual and developmental), it should be provided by an interdisciplinary team 7–9 . Accordingly, the foundations of PPC are excellent symptom management, communication, shared and informed decision‐making, family support and advance care planning (ACP).…”