Competencies for Psychology Practice in Pediatric Palliative Care.
Amanda L ThompsonMegan R SchaeferSarah R McCarthyAimee K HildenbrandMelissa K CousinoMeghan L MarsacJill MajeskiKaren WohlheiterRachel A KentorPublished in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2023)
Newly developed competencies for PPC psychologists highlight unique contributions to PPC patient care and research and provide a framework for highlighting psychology's value in this emerging subspecialty. Competencies help to advocate for inclusion of psychologists as routine members of PPC teams, standardize best practices among the PPC workforce, and provide optimal care for youth with serious illness and their families.