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Palliative care

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Alastair McAlpine, MD@AlastairMcA30

For an assignment, I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y'know. Here are some of the responses...

SummaryA pediatric palliative care physician shares profound insights from terminally ill children about what gives life meaning: they valued family time, kindness, laughter, pets, stories, and simple pleasures like ice cream and the beach—but none regretted missing TV or social media. The key message is to prioritize relationships, compassion, and joy over superficial concerns.Feb 1, 201814 tweets♥ 118K