Palliative care in neonatology services: Is it necessary?

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Diana Velilla

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Death and end-of-life care are aspects that have been popularly associated with elderly patients suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses. Pediatrics, and neonatology in particular, on the other hand, have been linked with the beginning of life, the joy of a new family member, and the hope for a long and happy existence

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Velilla, D. (2023). Palliative care in neonatology services: Is it necessary?. Pediatría, 56(4). Retrieved from https://revistapediatria.org/rp/article/view/418
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