Ep 1: Navigating Uncertainty in Pediatric Palliative Care

with Guest Debra Lotstein, MD, MPH

• About the Episode

  Dr. Debra Lotstein is a trailblazer in pediatric palliative care and the founding director of the Division of Palliative Care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Dr. Lotstein is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at Keck School of Medicine of USC. A 2017 Sojourn Scholar, she led a project that aims to maximize access to home-based hospice and palliative care programs for children with serious illness. Dr. Lotstein has been recognized as one of the Leaders of Influence: Top L.A. Doctors. Her dedication to improving care for children with serious illnesses and her leadership in palliative care have made her a respected and influential figure in the field.

• Guest's Guest

  Patty Everett

  Patty Everett is a professional choreographer, singer, and actress. She is also a business owner, co-owning Triple Threat Dolls Productions, LLC, an LA-based production company specializing in dance-based shows. 

• Resources

  Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Children

  Improving Home Hospice and Palliative Care Policies

  Concurrent Care Is Not Enough: More Hospice Reforms Are Needed for Children with Serious Illness