
Palliative care prioritizes symptom management and quality of life throughout the course of serious illness. Regardless of whether care is inpatient or outpatient, primary or subspecialty, a solid understanding of the basics of effective communication, symptom management, and end-of-life care is crucial. This article reviews these essentials and provides an overview of current evidence to support patient-centered palliative care.
Patient Care Team, Physician-Patient Relations, Terminal Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Communication, Palliative Care, United States, Hospice Care, Ethics, Clinical, Patient Education as Topic, Patient-Centered Care, Quality of Life, Humans
Patient Care Team, Physician-Patient Relations, Terminal Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Communication, Palliative Care, United States, Hospice Care, Ethics, Clinical, Patient Education as Topic, Patient-Centered Care, Quality of Life, Humans
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