FOUNDATIONAL TERM
palliative care
舒缓医疗
Care improving quality of life through assessment and relief of suffering associated with serious illness.
Study this concept in context
100 · End-of-life care, comfort and personal wishes
In serious illness, survival, comfort, alertness, and time with family may all matter, sometimes creating treatment trade-offs. End-of-life care connects evidence and personal wishes with active, specific support.
Sources
- WHO: Palliative care
- NCI: Palliative care in cancer
- NCI: End-of-life care
- NCI: Last days of life
- NHS: DNACPR decisions
- NHS: What end-of-life care involves
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