A Venn diagram of vulnerability: The convergence of pediatric palliative care and child maltreatment a narrative review, and a focus on communication.

Child maltreatment and end-of-life care independently represent two of the most emotion-laden and uncomfortable aspects of pediatric patient care. Their overlap can be uniquely distressing. This review explores ethical and legal principles in such cases and provides practical advice for clinicians.

Attitudes about palliative care: a comparison of pediatric critical care and oncology providers.

Introduction: Pediatric critical care and oncology providers care for patients who have life-threatening or serious illness, yet they receive little palliative care education.

Objective: Compare oncology and critical care providers' attitudes regarding palliative care.

Methods: An electronic survey assessed respondents' opinions of whether, when, and why palliative care should be utilized.