Directory of Pediatric Services: 2023-2025

Palliative and Supportive Care

Indications for a Palliative and Supportive Care Consult: • Pain and symptom management in patients with a serious illness • Negotiating goals of treatment • Care coordination in patients with serious illness • Family support for patients with serious illness • End-of-life decision-making and symptom management • Hospice care referrals and coordination

Team Clinicians: Susan Buckingham, M.D., FAAP Medical Director/Palliative Care Assistant Professor

Emily Dodenhaoff, M.D. Associate Professor

Ashley C. Nichols, M.D., FAAHPM Associate Professor

Palliative and Supportive Care

Sam Perna, D.O., FAAHPM Associate Professor

Christy Carlson, BSN, CHPPN Program Coordinator/Clinician

Office (205) 638-7150

Sasha Ramini, RN, MSN Palliative and Support Care NP

Pager (205) 638-9100 and ask for Palliative Care On-Call

Tracey White Secretary

Fax (205) 638-7018 Email Christy.Carlson@ ChildrensAL.org

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