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Healing through Palliative Care.

Authors :
Powell, Maria F.
Source :
Journal of Palliative Medicine. May2019, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p595-596. 2p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The author reflects of being a resident physician who is frequently involved in the care of patients having terminal illness. She mentions that she should shift the conversation to what can be done from what cannot be done in the face of life-limiting disease. She states that as a physician she needs to help patients understand that to prioritize quality of life does not entail sacrificing quantity of life when invasive treatments' benefit is negligible.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10966218
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Palliative Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136278887
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2018.0361