Associated with care delivered to persons with terminal disease. To palliate means to relieve symptoms without curing them. In this regard, palliative treatment refers to that given, usually to patients who are incurably ill, with the aim of relieving their suffering and controlling their symptoms in the most effective way. The World Health Organization definition is:
Associated with care delivered to persons with terminal disease. To palliate means to relieve symptoms without curing them. In this regard, palliative treatment refers to that given, usually to patients who are incurably ill, with the aim of relieving their suffering and controlling their symptoms in the most effective way. The World Health Organization definition is:
“The active, total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Control of pain, of other symptoms, and of psychological, social and spiritual problems, is paramount. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families.” (WHO, 1990).
Palliative Care/Hospice. Medical care designed to provide comfort and dignity when curative therapy is no longer appropriate. It offers control of pain and other symptoms as well as emotional and spiritual support. This approach has been comprehensively developed within the hospice movement which provides specialised medical, nursing and support services for terminally ill patients and their families.
(South Australian Voluntary Euthanasia Society – SAVES)
See:
Hospice Definition
Definition & History of Hospice & Palliative Care Fact Sheet
Hospice Definition (Adopted from: South Australian VES — SAVES)