What is the focus of the provision of palliative care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Care and not cure
b. Service only in the hospital
c. Environment for a pain-free death
d. Psychologic support to the patient
e. Psychologic support to the family
A, C, D, E
The concept of palliative care is to provide a painless death and psychologic support to the pa-tient and family. Care outside of the hospital is provided by nurses from a hospice service that come into the home.
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