Paediatric palliative care - the role of the GP.

摘要: Background: Paediatric palliative care (PPC) is a growing specialty area in Australia and many families aim to for their child at home as much possible, including during the terminal phase. Objective: This article aims highlight important role of general practitioner (GP) management PPC patients, especially if want home. The support that specialist teams can offer GP also emphasised. Discussion: has conjunction with other local services, being part team managing needs. Specialist services provide relevant information, specific education, advice ongoing fulfil family.