Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
Define palliative care?
A
- approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illnesses
2
Q
What are the 4 factors of palliative care?
A
- physical
- psychological
- social
- spiritual
3
Q
What may help symptoms associated with bone metastasis?
A
- palliative radiotherpay
4
Q
Relieve pain associated with pancreatic cancer?
A
- coeliac plexus blocck
- endoscopic ultrasound
