Palliative Care
Palliative care is a type of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is an approach to care that improves the quality of life for those living with a serious illness and their families. The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve suffering, and to support the best possible quality of life for patients and their families, regardless of the stage of disease. It is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to care that is delivered with curative intent, in collaboration with other medical professionals, such as primary care physicians, internists, oncologists and mental health providers. Palliative care can help patients manage symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, depression, anxiety, and distress. It can also provide emotional, spiritual and practical support to both patients and family members. Palliative care can improve the quality of life of patients with serious illness and is an important part of a comprehensive care plan.
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