July 2025 Pediatric Lecture Series: Palliative Pediatric Rehabilitation (On Demand)-Session Recording

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The speaker passionately discusses the integration of pediatric rehabilitation medicine and palliative care in their practice. They reflect on a pivotal conversation with a colleague that led to their combined career path. Their work involves an 80-20 split between Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMNR) and palliative care, focusing on reducing suffering and improving quality of life in pediatric patients. The speaker highlights the misconceptions around palliative care, often mistaking it for hospice care, and clarifies their distinct roles. Palliative care reduces suffering in various forms (physical, psychological, existential) and helps in decision-making, whereas hospice care is more time-limited for patients with a prognosis of six months or less.<br /><br />The talk emphasizes the importance of communicating effectively with patients and their families, integrating rehabilitation with palliative strategies even for non-cancer ailments. They recount patient stories to illustrate the comprehensive care approach. The speaker also provides resources for improving communication and learning more about palliative care, such as VitalTalk and Courageous Parents Network, and encourages professionals to enhance their skills in palliative care through various training opportunities. The talk underscores the importance of holistic patient care, collaboration, and learning in improving healthcare outcomes.

Keywords

pediatric rehabilitation

palliative care

PMNR

quality of life

misconceptions

effective communication

holistic care

VitalTalk

Courageous Parents Network