What Is Palliative Care?
7. Wholesome Care
The palliative care teams aim is to control the whole condition. The physical pain will be managed with painkillers such as opioids. Your psychological status can be modified by the use of certain medications such as antipsychotic drugs. Common side effects of medications such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are also managed while physical therapy may be used to relieve certain types of pain.
Depending on the symptoms, some treatment options can be recommended such as surgical interventions, chemotherapy, and radiation. The main goal of these treatment options is to minimize pain. Emotional and psychological issues are important and they are part and parcel of palliative care. Mental health is also important and the team may include a therapist.
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