Anghelescu Doralina L, Oakes Linda, Hinds Pamela S
Pain Management Service, Division of Anesthesia, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105-2794, USA.
Anesthesiol Clin. 2006 Mar;24(1):145-61, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.atc.2005.11.001.
This article reviews the unique challenges of pediatric palliative medicine. These challenges originate from the specific epidemiology of pediatric diseases for which palliative care is indicated and the necessity to provide child-focused, family-oriented, relationship-centered medical care. The emphasis of the ultimate aims of pediatric palliative care is to care for the body, mind, and spirit, to enhance quality of life, and to minimize suffering.
本文综述了儿童姑息治疗的独特挑战。这些挑战源于需要姑息治疗的儿科疾病的特定流行病学情况，以及提供以儿童为中心、以家庭为导向、以关系为核心的医疗服务的必要性。儿童姑息治疗最终目标的重点是关怀身体、心理和精神，提高生活质量，并将痛苦降至最低。
