Intro to Palliative Care Flashcards
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What is Palliative care?
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an approach to care which focuses on comfort and quality of life for those affected by life-limiting/life-threatening illness–> the goal is much more than comfort in dying; it is about LIVING through meticulous attention to control of pain and other symptoms, supporting emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs, and maximizing functional status
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What is Bill C-277?
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