The UCLA Pediatric Pain & Palliative Care Program is dedicated to alleviating pain and other causes of distress for children from birth to young adulthood with complex illnesses as well as that of their parents. Our overall goal is to provide care that improves the quality of life for our patients and families.
We also educate health professional students, residents and fellows and UCLA Medical Staff to promote understanding of best practices in pediatric pain management and palliative care.
Our program has five priority areas: