Lesson 3.
Palliative Care
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Let's learn about palliative care,
medical care that relieves pain,
symptoms and stress caused by
serious illness.
1) Palliative care, form of health care that seeks to improve the quality of life of patients
with terminal disease through the prevention and relief of suffering. It is facilitated by the
early identification of life-threatening disease and by the treatment of pain and disease-
associated problems, including those that are physical, psychological, social, or spiritual in
nature. As defined, palliative care begins at the point of diagnosis of terminal disease and
can be delivered in a variety of health care settings. In general, it involves health and social
care professionals working in hospitals, communities, hospices, and voluntary sectors.
2) Palliative care has been associated with many different terms, including terminal care,
care of the dying, end-of-life care, and supportive care. However, these forms of care are
not necessarily the same as palliative care. Likewise, palliative care is also sometimes
described as hospice care. While hospice care does imply palliative care, it is specific
to care provided near the end of life. In contrast, palliative care covers the duration of a
patient's illness and, hence, may be delivered over the course of years.
3) Palliative care emphasizes three main principles: 1) A team-based approach is
fundamental in managing distressing symptoms, such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and
depression. It is also a necessary component in meeting the physical and psychosocial
needs of the patient and his or her family. 2) Dying is a normal process. Symptom
management is needed in order to help patients live life to the fullest until they die. 3) The
synthesis of physical care with psychological and spiritual care fulfills a vital role in the
overall care of the patient.
4) Palliative care is a global concern, and a steady rise in the number of people who are
living longer with degenerative disease suggests that demand for palliative care services
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