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SYNOPSIS

Paediatric palliative care is a relatively new specialty and one that is often misunderstood. In this presentation, we will explore and dispel some of the mythology surrounding palliative care and examine the evidence relating to how it can assist children and families. We will also describe barriers to the provision of care including how we as health professionals respond to the potential or imminent death of a patient. Strategies to overcome these barriers will be outlined as we explore what palliative care at a ‘great’ children’s hospital should look like.

SPEAKERS

Dr Jenny Hynson is the medical director of the Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program, a state-wide consultancy for children with life-limiting conditions, their families and the staff involved in their care. Jenny has 15 years’ experience in paediatric palliative medicine and is a past chair of the Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Palliative Medicine Reference Group. She has contributed to a number of major international texts and journal articles in the field.

Dr Molly Williams is a paediatric oncologist and palliative care fellow at the Royal Children’s Hospital. She is currently working on two major projects; advance care planning in paediatrics and an integrated approach to palliative and supportive care in the oncology setting.