According to the World Health Organisation, palliative care can help relieve the symptoms of, and treat a wide range of diseases such as heart problems, cancers, Diabetes, and others.
What Are the Last Stages of Palliative Care?
The five stages of palliative care are;
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- Developing and Implementing the care plan
- Adjusting the care plan and preparing emotionally
- Shifting to End-of-Life-Care
- Symptom Management, Emotional, and Spiritual Care
- Support for Family Members, Loved Ones & Carers.
What Is the Difference Between Palliative Care & End of Life?
Palliative Care is for anyone living with a serious illness at any stage, including the day of diagnosis, while end-of-life care is for the last few weeks or months of life.
Palliative Care is intended to help patients live more comfortably with their ongoing condition.