HLTH 335 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Palliative Care, Pain Management, Advance Healthcare Directive
13 Nov 2018
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Human diseases - hlth 335 - exam 3 notes. For chronically and terminally ill patients, we need to know: Treats patients of all ages with life-limiting or terminal illness. Begins when patient has decided not to have curative treatment or prolong life. Has as its goal comfort and enhancing quality of remaining life. Hospice care is palliative care for people who do not wish to seek curative treatment and have prognosis of 6 months or less to live. Is provided by a team which includes patient, primary caregiver and specially trained healthcare professionals. = designed to treat whole person and is provided wherever patient lives: home, nursing home, assisted living facility; caer may also be provided in inpatient setting such as hospital. Services include all supplies, medications and medical equipment as related to terminal diagnosis. = to maintain patient"s independence, allowing patient to exercise important choices and guide his/her care:
