Communication with Children and Their Families

1. Thoughtful and honest communication is central to the provision of good children’s palliative care. 2. Being able to communicate well with co-workers, children, young people and families requires appropriate skills, practice and critical reflection. 3. Good communication requires mutual respect and deep listening to understand what is being said. 4. Barriers to good communication require the development of strategies for overcoming the same. 5. Considered use of electronic communication can enhance opportunities to communicate with children and families.