Pediatric Ophthalmology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

This special issue of Pediatric Clinics focuses on two interrelated, clinically significant areas: Pediatric Palliative Care and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Addressing the care of medically complex children who require hospitalization and advanced interventions, the issue explores challenges faced by pediatric hospitalists in managing chronic conditions, technological dependencies, and perioperative care. It also highlights the evolving role of hospitalists in procedures, sedation, and coordination of care, alongside strategies for effective communication with families and primary care providers. Complementing this, the pediatric palliative care section emphasizes symptom management, decision-making support, advance care planning, and comprehensive coordination for children with life-threatening or chronic conditions.

Key Features:

• Focuses on the care of medically complex children and young adults with chronic diseases and technological dependence.
• Addresses challenges in troubleshooting medical technology and co-managing pre- and post-operative care.
• Explores hospitalist roles in performing procedures, sedation, and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
• Highlights strategies to improve communication with patients, families, and primary care providers.
• Discusses pediatric palliative care, including symptom management, decision-making, advance care planning, and care coordination.
• Integrates perspectives from leading experts to guide hospitalists and pediatricians in managing high-acuity, vulnerable patients.
• Provides practical, evidence-based insights for improving quality of life and clinical outcomes for hospitalized children.