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Understanding Palliative Care Basics by Chia Rauf is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for people with serious illnesses. It can be provided alongside curative treatment and is not dependent on prognosis. The goals of palliative care are relief from suffering, treatment of pain and symptoms, and psychological and spiritual support for patients and their families. Palliative care began in hospice care but has expanded to treat patients at any disease stage. It is now recognized as a medical specialty focused on relieving suf
- Author
- Chia Rauf
- Language
- EN