Multisystem - UWorld

Question 1

What are (6) Indications for Palliative Care?

Answer 1

1. Patient or Family request
2. Uncontrolled Symptoms
3. Distress regarding Diagnosis & Treatment
4. Comorbid Physical & Psychosocial issues
5. Concerns regarding Prognosis & Treatment options
6. Life Expectancy < 6 months

Question 2

What are (7) Goals & Services of Palliative Care?

Answer 2

1. Pain Control
2. Increase Sense of Control
3. Decrease Family Distress/Burden
4. Understand Illness & Treatment options
5. Identify Surrogate Decision Makers & Goals of Care
6. Assist in Arrangement of Financial Affairs
7. Spiritual & Existential support

Question 3

What is the Main Difference between Palliative Care and Hospice?

Answer 3

Palliative Care can be Offered to patients at ANY time in the course of a Serious Illness, including Concurrently with Disease-Modifying Medical therapies.

Hospice is ONLY Offered to patients at the End of Life when Life-prolonging therapy is no longer indicated.