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Palliative care is passive care and does not require specific management for specific conditions.
Palliative care is passive care and does not require specific management for specific conditions.
False
Palliative care is only provided in hospital settings, not in health clinics or homecare.
Palliative care is only provided in hospital settings, not in health clinics or homecare.
False
Palliative care is a 'one size fits all' approach that does not consider the specific needs of the patient.
Palliative care is a 'one size fits all' approach that does not consider the specific needs of the patient.
False
Pain management is not considered vital in palliative care as the focus is on other aspects of treatment.
Pain management is not considered vital in palliative care as the focus is on other aspects of treatment.
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Symptom management in palliative care only involves treating pain, neglecting other symptoms like nausea, weakness, and mental confusion.
Symptom management in palliative care only involves treating pain, neglecting other symptoms like nausea, weakness, and mental confusion.
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Palliative care patient support services consist of two categories: pain management and spiritual counseling.
Palliative care patient support services consist of two categories: pain management and spiritual counseling.
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Palliative care should only begin after all treatment options have been exhausted.
Palliative care should only begin after all treatment options have been exhausted.
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In palliative care, the patient and family are treated as separate entities.
In palliative care, the patient and family are treated as separate entities.
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Holistic care in palliative care focuses only on the physical aspect of the patient's well-being.
Holistic care in palliative care focuses only on the physical aspect of the patient's well-being.
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A multidisciplinary team approach is not important in palliative care.
A multidisciplinary team approach is not important in palliative care.
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Effective communication skills are not essential in providing palliative care.
Effective communication skills are not essential in providing palliative care.
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Palliative care management focuses solely on alleviating physical symptoms.
Palliative care management focuses solely on alleviating physical symptoms.
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Community palliative care programs occur within hospitals as dedicated inpatient units.
Community palliative care programs occur within hospitals as dedicated inpatient units.
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Domain 2 of Quality Palliative Care covers physical aspects such as pain, dyspnea, and medication management.
Domain 2 of Quality Palliative Care covers physical aspects such as pain, dyspnea, and medication management.
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The psychological aspects of care in palliative care do not include addressing cognitive impairment.
The psychological aspects of care in palliative care do not include addressing cognitive impairment.
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Cultural aspects of care in palliative care involve addressing language barriers and dietary preferences.
Cultural aspects of care in palliative care involve addressing language barriers and dietary preferences.
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$\frac{1}{2}$ of the domains of quality palliative care focus on physical and psychological aspects.
$\frac{1}{2}$ of the domains of quality palliative care focus on physical and psychological aspects.
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Interdisciplinary team assessment based on patient/family goals of care is a part of the 'Structure and Processes of Care' domain.
Interdisciplinary team assessment based on patient/family goals of care is a part of the 'Structure and Processes of Care' domain.
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Palliative care is solely focused on prolonging the life of the patient.
Palliative care is solely focused on prolonging the life of the patient.
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Hospice care is a separate concept from palliative care in all countries around the world.
Hospice care is a separate concept from palliative care in all countries around the world.
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Palliative care can only be provided after all curative treatments have been exhausted.
Palliative care can only be provided after all curative treatments have been exhausted.
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The global need for palliative care will decrease due to advancements in medical treatments.
The global need for palliative care will decrease due to advancements in medical treatments.
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Palliative care involves a one-size-fits-all approach that does not consider individual patient needs.
Palliative care involves a one-size-fits-all approach that does not consider individual patient needs.
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Study Notes
Palliative Care Overview
- Multidisciplinary approach providing specialized medical care for serious illnesses.
- Aims to relieve symptoms, pain, and stress associated with illnesses.
- Enhances quality of life for both patients and their families.
Applicability
- Suitable for individuals of any age at any stage of a serious illness.
- Can be provided concurrently with standard disease treatments.
World Health Organization Definition
- Defined in 2002 as improving life quality for patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
- Focuses on prevention and relief of suffering through early identification and assessment.
- Addresses physical, psychosocial, and spiritual issues related to illness.
Supportive Nature
- Described by WHO in 2004 as a system that helps patients maintain an active life until death.
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Test your knowledge on the key domains of quality palliative care, including structure, physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural aspects of care, and more. Learn about community palliative care programs and their collaboration with hospices and home health agencies.
