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palliative care
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palliative care

In medicine, care aimed at reducing the suffering of those patients with terminal illnesses (those from which there is no hope of recovery). Treatment centres on keeping patients as comfortable, alert, and free of pain as possible.

Palliative care also involves consideration of any emotional, social, or family problems that the patient is experiencing. Many patients prefer to receive palliative care in their own homes. This is often possible if the family of the patient is supported by district nursing services, social services, and voluntary organizations. Other patients may be treated in hospital or in a hospice.



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