Palliative Care
Palliative care is defined by the World Health Organisation as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-limiting illness, usually progressive. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual.
In England, the term ‘end of life care’ refers to the last year of life. [Source]
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Articles In Our Latest Bulletin
“End of life care in children: Summary.“
“‘What end of life care do people who die in a care home receive, and how has this changed over time?’“
“‘Beyond the Reach of Palliative Care’: A Qualitative Study of Patient and Public Experiences and Anticipation of Death and Dying.”
“Electronic Health Record Tracking of Psychosocial Care in the Context of Serious Illness: A Narrative Review.”