Palliative Care

Question 1

principles of palliative care

Answer 1

holistic care of patients with advanced progressive illness that combines symptom with
psychological, social, and spiritual support

Question 2

principles of pain mx

Answer 2

1. By the mouth—give orally whenever possible.
2. By the clock—give at fixed intervals to offer continuous relief.
3. By the ladder—following the WHO stepwise approach
4. For the individual—there are no standard doses for opioids, needs vary.
5. Attention to detail—communicate, set times carefully, warn of side-eff ects.