FOR WHOM PALLIATIVE CARE IS INDICATED - GENERAL CLINIC

What are Palliative Care and who should receive



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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), palliative care is a set of care, made for the person suffering from a serious or incurable disease, and also their family, with the aim of alleviating their suffering, being and quality of life. The types of care that may be involved are: Identify and treat physical symptoms that can be uncomfortable like pain, shortness of breath, vomiting, weakness or insomnia, for example; Identify and care for negative psychological feelings or symptoms, such as distress or sadness; Observe and support in the management of conflicts or social difficulties,