PALLIATIVE CARE Flashcards
1
Q
what is palliative care?
A
the active holistic care of patients with advanced progressive illness that aism to treat or manage symptoms and will also help with any psychological, social, spiritual needs
2
Q
what are the aism of palliative care?
A
improves wuality of life
provides relief from distressing symptoms
supports life and regards death as a normal process
doesnt quicken or postpone death
offers a support system for patients and family
3
Q
what is ‘total pain’ recognised by Dame Cicely Saunders?
A
the recognition of pain as physical, psychological, social and spiritual
4
Q
who in the MDT is involved?
A
hospice consultant community palliative care nurse specialists hospice out of hours advice phoen line GP district nurse community occupational therapist marie curie nurse macmillan nurse
