Specialized Pediatric Palliative Care

Global Pediatric Palliative Care: Lessons from Around the World is the first comprehensive volume to describe pediatric palliative care across more than 23 countries, spanning both resource-rich and resource-limited settings. Written by internationally recognized multidisciplinary experts, the book details how programs were developed, implemented, and sustained, highlighting the children served, historical context, policy changes, and legislative milestones. Through compelling country-specific examples—from Poland’s church-driven national movement to South Africa’s innovative leveraging of philanthropic and government resources—readers gain practical insights and inspiration for initiating or advancing pediatric palliative care programs in their own regions. Introductory and concluding chapters synthesize the strengths, challenges, and future directions of the global pediatric palliative care movement.

Key Features:

• First comprehensive guide to pediatric palliative care across more than 23 countries.
• Covers both resource-rich and resource-limited settings.
• Multidisciplinary authors provide practical insights on program development and implementation.
• Country-specific chapters include history, policy, legislative context, and inspirational case studies.
• Highlights lessons for starting or advancing pediatric palliative care programs.
• Introductory and concluding chapters analyze global strengths, weaknesses, and future directions.
• Valuable for clinicians, advocates, policymakers, funders, and researchers in pediatric palliative care.