Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
Terminal illness
A
Disease or condition which can’t be sired and is likely to lead to a pts death
2
Q
End of life care
A
Care and services given to people and their families who are facing end of their life
3
Q
What stage of terminal illness is palliative care given in
A
All stages
4
Q
Aims of palliative cares
A
Pain and symptom relief
Affirm life
Doesn’t hasten or post phone death
Address physical psychological and spiritual care
Increase quality of life
5
Q
When is specialist palliative care needed
A
Difficult to treat pain and symptoms
Complex medical emotional social or spiritual needs
