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Publication Date
6-2024
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Clinical Pathway
To provide care standards for the child at or near end of life and transitioning to comfort care within the hospital, outside of an ICU environment. The End-of-Life Clinical Pathway is intended to provide guidance for assessment, symptom management, communications for the care team (including families) and bereavement support to minimize care variation.
Target Users
Physicians (Palliative Care, Acute Pain Service, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Fellows, Residents); Advanced Practice Nurses; Nurses (Charge and bedside nurses); Chaplains; Child Life Specialists; Respiratory Therapists; Social Workers; Music Therapists; Nutritionists; Psychologists
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "End of Life" (2024). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/11
