Palliative care
Topic: Medical-surgical
WHO describes palliative care as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and families facing life-threatening illness, by early identification and relief of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems. It can start at diagnosis, alongside curative treatment, not only at the end of life. In Türkiye, hospital palliative care centers and home health services provide it. Manage symptoms and support the client and family, including in grief.
- Also known as:
- Supportive care, End-of-life care
- In Turkish:
- Palyatif bakım
What does Palliative care mean?
Palliative care is part of the Medical-surgical topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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