Le sfide e il mandato etico delle cure palliative pediatriche

Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) is essential within healthcare systems, focusing on the quality of life for children with serious illnesses and providing support for their families. However, these services necessitate cultural and philosophical reflection to overcome persistent challenges, such as addressing the taboos surrounding illness and death and ensuring honest and sensitive communication by healthcare professionals. The increasing demand for PPC also requires significant investment and resources to ensure appropriate training programs, the creation of networks between hospitals and communities, and the availability of necessary medications and infrastructure. The ethical mandate of these services demands our unwavering attention.