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Definition of Palliative care: “Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by interdisciplinary team taking into consideration physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs”. Suffering: Suffering is loss of meaning. Suffering occurs when there is a gap between expectation and reality. Principles of palliative care: Focus on quality rather than quantity of life. Effective communication at all levels. Respect for autonomy and choice. Effective symptom management. Holistic, multi-professional approach. Caring about the person and family. It is the right of the patients not to feel pain, suffering or fear at all stages of
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