Location of death and hospice use in children with cancer varies by type of health insurance.
Emily E JohnstonElizabeth S DavisSmita BhatiaKelly KenzikPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2021)
Only 40% of children with cancer die at home, and the duration of hospice enrollment is short. EOL care varies significantly with insurance. It is imperative that we determine if these patterns and disparities represent EOL preferences, provider biases, or differences in quality or availability of hospice.