Palliative Care Services Flashcards
1
Q
What is “Palliative Care”
A
Active holistic care of patients with advanced progressive illness
2
Q
Give examples of Generalist sources of Palliative Care
A
- The Primary Healthcare Team
- Nursing Home
- Secondary Care
- Social Services
3
Q
Give examples of Specialist sources of Palliative Care
A
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Specialist Palliative care Physician
- Hospices
- Marie Curie Nurses
4
Q
What does “Total Pain” by Cicley Saunders refer to?
A
Total pain recognises pain as being physical, psychological, social and spiritual
5
Q
Give examples of types of nurses who may be involved in Palliative Care
A
District nurse
Practice nurse
Macmillan nurse
Marie Curie nurse
