Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on managing symptoms and improving quality of life for people with serious illnesses.
Palliative Care is not limited to end-of-life care but can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, such as cancer, heart disease, COPD, kidney disease, liver disease, dementia, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases.
Palliative care includes managing pain and other distressing symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath. It also addresses psychological, social, and spiritual issues, providing support to patients and their families.
Palliative care provides emotional and psychological support for both patients and caregivers. Counseling, support groups, and mental health services can help cope with the emotional burden.
Palliative care involves a team approach, coordinating with doctors, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, nutritionists, chaplains, and therapists who work together on the patient’s condition.
