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Pediatric Palliative Care: Using Miniature Chairs to Facilitate Communication

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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

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Abstract

Good communication is essential but sometimes challenging in pediatric palliative care. We describe 3 cases whereby miniature chairs made of various materials and colors were used successfully to encourage communication among pediatric patients, family, and health care professionals. This chair-inspired model may serve as a simple tool to facilitate complex discussions and to enable self-expression by children in the pediatric palliative care setting.