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Palliative Care

Pediatric palliative care resources for you

Dealing with a serious illness can be overwhelming, especially when it involves a child.

NIH is here to help.

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) offers pediatric palliative care resources to help you, your family, and your health care provider through this difficult time. Pediatric palliative care is supportive care for children with serious illnesses and their families.

NINR's resources are available online in English and Spanish and printed resources can be mailed to you for free.

  • Watch videos or read stories from fellow families
  • Read tips on finding support
  • Learn how palliative care can help your child and family with fact sheets
  • Explore NIH research and clinical trials

Source: National Institute of Nursing Research: Pediatric Palliative Care

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April 24, 2018

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