Palliative Care.

Swetz, Keith M; Kamal, Arif H · Ann Intern Med · 2018

review · Level V

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Abstract

Palliative care prioritizes symptom management and quality of life throughout the course of serious illness. Regardless of whether care is inpatient or outpatient, primary or subspecialty, a solid understanding of the basics of effective communication, symptom management, and end-of-life care is crucial. This article reviews these essentials and provides an overview of current evidence to support patient-centered palliative care.

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