illnesses that may benefit from palliative care

Palliative care can support patients with many different illnesses. Here are some of them:

• Cancer
• Cystic fibrosis
• Disorders of prematurity
• Genetic or metabolic conditions
• Heart disease
• Seizure disorders
• Trach or respiratory support

palliative care in infants

Newborns with serious illness and their families need special care. Here are some ways palliative care can  help infants and their families.

• Palliative care can be offered alongside regular treatment, or in situations when invasive treatments are withdrawn. It may also continue beyond a NICU stay.
• For infants, palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and time with family.