Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
What is palliative care?
A
The active total care of patients with an incurable progressive life-threatening condition, and their families by a MDT
2
Q
Who is involved in palliative care?
A
GP - care in community Consultant/palliative consultant Inpatient nurse Macmillan nrse/marie curie Home carer PT/OT Social worker Chaplain Complementary therapist - relaxation techniques - anxiety and insomnia Volunteers
3
Q
What medications can be given for pain?
A
Opiates - codeine, morphine
Non-opioids - paracetamol, NSAIDs, nefopam
Adjuvants - bisphosphonates, anti-epileptics
