Julie Hauer, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Palliative Care
University of Minnesota Children's Hospital
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
May 27, 2009
Teaching Objectives:
1.Identify sources of pain ("neuro-irritability") in children with neurological impairment
2.Integrate symptom management for pain and respiratory distress into medical care plans
3.Utilize a trajectory framework for discussing prognosis and uncertainty