Children with complex chronic medical conditions are at risk for significant distress during multiple points in their life. Pediatric palliative care can meaningfully assist in providing support to the child…

This article will cover the special considerations, challenges, and opportunities presented by caring for adolescents and young adults with life-threatening illnesses when the possibility of transition to an adult care…

Children with life-threatening illnesses (LTIs) are hospitalized more often and spend more days in the hospital than children without LTIs. Hospitalizations may be associated with changes in health status of…

There are many ways to add to children’s quality of life within the hospital environment. Inpatient settings offer both opportunities and challenges with respect to providing care to children with…

Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is a relatively new and quickly growing pediatric subspecialty. It is generally provided using a consultative model, and is available in most specialized pediatric hospitals. This…

Pediatric sedation is an evolving field performed by an extensive list of specialties. Well-defined sedation systems within pediatric facilities are paramount to providing consistent, safe sedation. Pediatric sedation providers should…

Under increasing pressure to contain costs, hospitals are challenged to provide high-quality care to an increasingly complex group of children with life-threatening illness (LTI) that often worsen over time. Pediatric…

Quality improvement (QI) and comparative effectiveness research (CER) are increasingly important areas of study for the pediatric hospitalist. The focus of this article is to provide the relevant background, definitions,…

Pediatric hospitalists are increasingly common in community hospitals and are playing increasingly important roles. Scope of practice and staffing models vary significantly by program. Unique aspects of small pediatric hospital…