Table 2 Possible situations for referring a child with a non-cancer incurable disease to PPC
On diagnosis | During the illness |
|---|---|
Incurable disease with terminal prognosis and risk of premature death (e.g., degenerative disease) | Illness with worsening symptoms that do not respond to therapies |
Incurable disease with presence of numerous complex clinical needs | Disease with diagnosis of incurability increasing clinical/psychological/social/ethical needs |
Coordination/tutoring/supervision of the welfare network to ensure assistance for the child and family | Support during the terminal phase and managing the mourning |