Essays on Palliative Care

A Definition Of Palliative Care

A definition of Palliative care services given by World Health Organization in 2002 is “Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment and treatment of...
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Palliative Care: Dignity Of A Person

Introduction Dignity can be defined as the right of a person to be respected, valued and be treated ethically. It is one of the core values in the provision of quality palliative care according to the National Palliative Care Standards. People in need of palliative care often have complex symptoms which have led to the...
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Ethical Issues And Palliative Care

Palliative care nursing is a speciality where you observe your patients in their most vulnerable moments. Whether it be watching a patient struggle to hold on until their last family member arrives to say good-bye, or accompanying them as they take their final breath. It isn’t solely about death, but rather about making your patient...
1623 Words 4 Pages
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