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A total of 397 children and adolescents attending a paediatric developmental consultation were included in the study. Of these, 10 participants met the study's inclusion criteria and were assessed through telephone interviews with their parents.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The use of the screening tool enabled the identification of two participants (20%) who would benefit from referral.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Integrating systematic tools, such as the Paediatric Palliative Screening Scale, into routine consultations may enable earlier referral to palliative care, improving quality of care and support for families.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for practice:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine use of referral tools combined with improved palliative care literacy and communication may facilitate earlier identification of children with palliative care needs and more timely referral to specialist services. 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