February 18, 2014

NIH makes palliative care more attainable for pediatric patients and their families

A campaign just launched by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) aims to increase the use of palliative care — comprehensive treatment of the discomfort, symptoms, and stress of serious illness — for children with serious illness. Dr. Patricia A. Grady, NINR director, discusses palliative care and the Palliative Care: Conversations Matter campaign.