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Palliative Care
Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical approach focused on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses. It comprehensively addresses physical symptoms, psychological distress, and social or spiritual concerns alongside curative or disease-directed treatments.
Overview
The practice emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, treating pain and complex symptoms regardless of prognosis. Delivered by interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, and other specialists, it assists patients and families in clarifying goals of care. This collaborative model guides treatment decisions, addresses ethical questions regarding interventions, and supports advance care planning throughout the disease trajectory.
Why it matters
Palliative care has influenced health policy, institutional ethics protocols, and the expansion of dedicated hospice and inpatient services. It also informs clinical standards concerning informed consent, patient autonomy, and the structured use of advance directives.
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