1. Introduction

Question 1

Define Palliative Care.

Answer 1

It is the active holistic care of individuals across all ages with serious health-related suffering due to severe illness, especially for those who are nearing the end of life.

Question 2

What is the aim of Palliative Care?

Answer 2

It aims to improve the quality of life of the patients, their families or their caregivers.

Question 3

What are the essential components of Palliative Care?

Answer 3

Providing symptom relief, psychological support, teamwork and partnership through hope, honesty and openness.

Question 4

What are the goals of Palliative Care?

Answer 4

GOALS OF PALLIATIVE CARE

1. To affirm life but regard dying as a normal process
2. To provide relief from pain and other distressing symptoms
3. To neither hasten nor postpone death
4. To integrate psychological and spiritual aspects into mainstream patient care
5. To provide support to enable patients to live as actively as possible until death.

Question 5

What are the domains of issues associated with illness and bereavement?

Answer 5

1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Social
4. Spiritual
5. Practical
6. End of Life Care/Death Management
7. Loss and Grief
8. Disease Management