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What is the primary goal of palliative medicine, according to the text?
What is the primary goal of palliative medicine, according to the text?
- Prolongation of survival
- Symptom control and improving quality of life (correct)
- Preparing the patient and family for the end of life
- Curative treatment of the underlying illness
Which of the following is NOT a key component of palliative care for cancer patients, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of palliative care for cancer patients, according to the text?
- Expert attention to relief of suffering
- Management of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual problems
- Maximizing the patient's chances of survival (correct)
- Compassionate communication
According to the general principles of palliative care, which of the following should be avoided?
According to the general principles of palliative care, which of the following should be avoided?
- Considering the worthwhileness of a treatment for the patient and family
- Providing relief of symptoms without adding new problems
- Treating the underlying cause of symptoms (correct)
- Discussing all reasonable treatment options with the patient and family
What is the intention of palliative care, according to the text?
What is the intention of palliative care, according to the text?
What does the text say palliative care is about?
What does the text say palliative care is about?
What is the primary characteristic of cancer cells?
What is the primary characteristic of cancer cells?
What is the estimated percentage of new cancer cases occurring in developing countries?
What is the estimated percentage of new cancer cases occurring in developing countries?
How is the global cancer rate expected to change by the year 2020?
How is the global cancer rate expected to change by the year 2020?
What is the primary goal of palliative care?
What is the primary goal of palliative care?
Approximately how many deaths occur annually in India due to cancer?
Approximately how many deaths occur annually in India due to cancer?
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