Palliative Care: A Practical Approach

Palliative care refers to the medical and nursing care meant for people struggling with life-limiting illnesses. It aims at controlling symptoms, reducing pain and providing relief in physical and mental stress at any stage of illness. It focuses on improving the quality of life for the patient as well as their family. The health professionals commonly involved in a palliative care team include nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech-language pathologists. E...