Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
what are some bad effects of medicalising pregnancy?
A
increasing number of caesarean surgeries–> increases surgical risk etc
2
Q
What is palliative care?
A
Improves QOL of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life threatening illnesses and their complications
3
Q
what are the 4 pillars of a palliative approach?
A
Communication, symptom management, psychosocial support, care of the dying
4
Q
what are the most common symptoms in the last 24 hours of life?
A
noisy breathing, pain, restlessness
