The daughter of a patient who has a chronic illness that has reached the terminal phase talks about the palliative care referral that the primary care provider made for her mother
Which of the following statements indicate that the daughter needs additional education about palliative care? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I know that palliative care is only availa-ble to people who have 6 months or less to live. That is really hard to cope with."
b. "My mom still can be actively treated while receiving palliative care."
c. "I understand that the palliative care team is made up of health care professionals of all different disciplines, not just doctors and nurses."
d. "The goal of palliative care is to prevent or to minimize suffering"
e. "My mom will have to be transferred to a special unit in the hospital in order to re-ceive palliative care."
ANS: A, E
While many individuals are not referred to palliative care until they are at the end of life, ideally, the earlier they are referred, the better. There is no time frame for referral regarding the point that they are in their illness. Palliative care is offered simultaneously with life-prolonging or stabilizing care for those living with chronic conditions. Palliative care uses an interprofessional model of care. Palliative care can be offered in any setting across the continuum of care and on any unit; it is a philosophy of care.
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