Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life in terminal illness from "summary" of How We Die by Sherwin B Nuland
Palliative care is a concept often misunderstood by those who have not experienced its benefits firsthand. Many people mistakenly believe that palliative care is solely about easing physical pain in terminal illness, but it goes much deeper than that. In reality, palliative care aims to improve the quality of life in terminal illness by addressing not only physical symptoms but also the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients. When faced with a terminal illness, patients often experience a wide range of physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Palliative care focuses on managing these symptoms effectively to provide patients with the best possible quality of life during their remaining time. By using a combination of medications, therapies, and other interventions, palliative care teams work to alleviate physical suffering and improve comfort for ...
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