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Understanding the key areas of clinical decision making at the end of life
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 07/01/09

Simon A - According to the World Health Organisation (2002), palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness. The prevention and relief of suffering, the treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual, are aims which determine and motivate the actions of physicians, caregivers and other professionals working in palliative care.

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Palliative Care for the Cancer Patient
Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 11/18/09 Relevance Score: 70%

A palliative care resource for professional carers of people with learning disabilities
European Journal of Cancer Care, 11/18/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Bereaved cancer carers experience of and preference for palliative care
Supportive Care in Cancer, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Take multiple factors into account when choosing the best opioid for pain therapy in paediatric palliative care
Drugs & Therapy Perspectives, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Isnt it time for your hospital to create a palliative care program
American Hospital Association News, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 70%