The Palliative Care Team (PaCT) at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics provides support for infants, children, and adolescents with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our team supports treatment of underlying illnesses and provides services for the best quality of life possible.

Palliative Care Staff

Our team includes four nurses and one physician along with chaplaincy, Child Life, and Social Work departments at Children's Mercy. Palliative care is often introduced at the time of diagnosis, and we work with patients' primary health care teams to provide ongoing support. 

Department Highlights

• We work with patients and family to understand what quality of life means to them.
• Our team provides support to help parents consider what interventions are best for their children.
• We develop comprehensive, individualized care plans that include curative, supportive, and comfort care.