Pediatric Pallative Care

This is a 2 week elective rotation in Pediatric Palliative Care where fourth year medical students will gain experience in the diverse aspects of Palliative Medicine, including: discussion goals of care for patients and families dealing with serious illness; management of refractory symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, anxiety, and others, including end of life care; provision of supportive care through compassionate communication with patients and families grappling with uncertain or terminal prognosis; and a focus on the quality of life of the whole patient and family. Students will participate in the inpatient and outpatient visits of patients being cared for by the Pediatric Palliative Care team, including family conferences, bereavement meetings, and end-of-life/hospice management. There will also be occasional discussion-based lectures on topics central to Pediatric Palliative Care. In this rotation, it is hoped that students, through the experience of direct patient care and observa