6.7a Wk-5 Palliation Flashcards
Definition - Palliative care
Palliative care is the active, holistic care of patients with advanced, progressive illness.
What is the goal of palliative care?
The aim is to relieve the symtoms associated with advanced, progressive illness including malignant and non malignant condutions.
What is important to understand
Palliative care is given in addition to the treatment for cancer and it netiher hastens or postpones death.
Which 6 conditions often have palliative care
Think CHRON-F
- Cancer
- Respiratory disease
- Organ failure
- HIV/Aids
- Neurological disease e.g. Parkinsons, Dementia
- Frailty
Where is palliative care delivered?
- Outpatients in hospitals
- inpatient departments in hospital
- Day hospice
- Hospice at home
WHat 2 types of symptoms are managed with palliative care?
Physical symptoms
Emotional symptoms
Which symptoms are very commonly present in patients requiring palliative care?
- Pain
- Breathlessness
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Lost appetite
Note to Jamie – Palliation is about identifying the cause of the symptom and treating,,,
What dose NHS ENgland suggest are the 4 basic principles of good symptom management during palliative care
EEMM
- Evaluate – ID cause
- Explain – Explain what has happened
- Manage – Explain options and treat
- Monitor – Monitor progress
What is the role of the pharmacist in palliative care?
What is the role of the pharmacist in patient consultations
