Palliative
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is a form of health care that focuses on relieving the symptoms of a serious illness. It is a holistic approach to care that aims to improve the quality of life of a patient and their family. Unlike curative care, palliative care’s goal is to bring comfort and dignity to suffering patients. It goes beyond medical care to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the individual.
Benefits of Palliative Care
Palliative care helps alleviate pain and suffering. It enhances patient quality of life and provides emotional support for patients and their families. It can be provided in any care setting, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home-based settings. Additionally, research has shown that palliative care can improve health outcomes, reduce hospital costs, and contribute to improved survival.
- Relieves pain and suffering
- Enhances quality of life
- Provides emotional support
- Can be provided in any care setting, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home-based settings
- Improves health outcomes, reduces hospital costs, and contributes to improved survival
What Does Palliative Care Involve?
Palliative care involves addressing physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath. It also targets psychosocial issues such as depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, and spiritual distress. Moreover, palliative care encompasses important end-of-life planning decisions such as advance directives and do-not-resuscitate orders.