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Palliative care program provides?

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Registered: Sep 2011
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Palliative care program provides:
1. relief from pain, shortness of breath, and other distressing symptoms
2. affirms life and regards dying as a normal process
3. intends neither to hasten nor to postpone death
4. integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care
5. offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible
6. offers a support system to help the family cope
7. uses a team approach to address the needs of patients and their families
8. will enhance quality of life
9. is applicable early in the course of illness, in conjunction with other therapies that are intended to prolong life, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
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Palliative care is a specialized area of health-care that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients. Unlike hospice care, palliative medicine is appropriate for patients in all disease stages, including those undergoing treatment for curable illnesses and those living with chronic diseases, as well as patients who are nearing the end of life.
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Palliative cares includes medical, nursing, allied health and volunteer services.
In this support is provided for families and friends, including grief and bereavement support.
Patients can make informed choices about their care including the type of care and where the care is delivered.
Service delivery is seamless between the locations where care is delivered, whether that be in the community or in a health care facility.


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Palliative care is of course a very special kind of care, which really improves the living standard of elderly. It is highly recommended that you must provide this kind of care to your seniors.

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