What Is Palliative Care?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. When to See a Palliative Care Specialist
In the past, palliative care was provided to cancer patients only as an option for the final stages of the disease. Nowadays, it is provided for many patients with chronic diseases such as renal diseases, pulmonary diseases, neurological disorders, heart problems, and even immunity disorders such as AIDS.
The general position is that any patient with a serious illness who is in constant pain and stress can seek palliative care. Age is not a factor in this respect and the service is provided to children and adults alike. Improving the quality of the patients life and assisting in alleviating pain and suffering are the main goals of palliative care.
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