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How is palliative care given at the end of life? |
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Diseases & Conditions > Other |
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offer, give, end of life, palliative care |
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Making the transition from curative treatment to end-of-life care is a key part of palliative care. A palliative care team can help patients and their loved ones prepare for physical changes that may occur near the end of life and address appropriate symptom management for this stage of care. The team can also help patients cope with the different thoughts and emotional issues that arise, such as worries about leaving loved ones behind, reflections about their legacy and relationships, or reaching closure with their life. In addition, palliative care can support family members and loved ones emotionally and with issues such as when to withdraw cancer therapy, grief counseling, and transition to hospice. For more information, see the NCI PDQ® information summary Last Days of Life at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/lastdays on the Internet.
How do people talk about palliative care or decide what they need?
Patients and their loved ones should ask their doctor about palliative care. In addition to discussing their needs for symptom relief and emotional support, patients and their families should consider the amount of communication they need. What people want to know about their diagnosis and care varies with each person. It's important for patients to tell their doctor about what they want to know, how much information they want, and when they want to receive it. Source: National Cancer Institute
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