What Is Palliative Care?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Support Groups
It is also recommended for patients to join support groups to avoid feeling alone, and to also make some friends with people who understand their pain. Any social problems will be addressed by a counselor or a social worker in order to resolve them as soon as possible. The team can also include a pharmacist, a dietician, and other members according to the patients and family’s needs.
The services can also include the family of the patient. Some families may develop social, psychological, and emotional problems due to the patients illness. Palliative care can provide them with relief to be able to cope with the overall situation and manage their problems.
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