Montreal Gazette World
I have watched with admiration as many of my colleagues — pediatricians and family doctors — have spoken up to defend a fundamental principle: the right of every child to access high-quality health care.
As a pediatrician specialized in pediatric palliative care, I am the medical director of Le Phare, Quebec’s first pediatric hospice. We offer a unique service, caring for children with life-limiting illness from across the province.
Our team, comprised of family doctors, pediatricians and allied health professionals, supports families with care and compassion across the entire illness trajectory of their child.
Pediatric palliative care remains a little known and poorly understood specialty. It recognizes the importance of supporting children with life-limiting illness and their familie
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