Observational study reveals high rates and disparities of intense end-of-life care in pediatric cancer patients, highlighting the need to align medical interventions with family goals.
Nearly two-thirds of children who died of cancer experienced intense end-of-life care. Further research needs to determine if these rates and disparities are consistent with patient and/or family goals.
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