29 Questions
What is the main focus of palliative care?
Improving quality of life for patients and families
Who is involved in providing palliative care?
A team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other professionals
Which of the following is NOT one of the three domains that palliative care focuses on?
Antibiotic treatment
Where can palliative care be provided?
In various settings including nursing facilities and at home
What type of illnesses does palliative care focus on?
Chronic illnesses like cancer or heart failure
What does palliative care seek to match with achievable health care goals?
The patient's values and preferences
What is the main focus of palliative care?
Improving the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness
How does terminal care differ from hospice care?
Terminal care is provided when death is imminent, while hospice care is at an advanced stage of the disease
What does respite care aim to provide?
A break for family members or caregivers from continuous care responsibilities
Who typically leads specialist palliative care services?
Consultant physician in palliative medicine
What distinguishes end-of-life care from other types of care?
It is provided only in the last few hours or days of life
When is hospice care usually offered?
During the period when death is imminent and life expectancy is limited
What does palliative care aim at?
Improving the quality of life
Apart from physical symptoms, what other aspects does palliative care address?
Economic consequences
What is one of the main goals of providing palliative care?
Maximizing quality of life
In addition to pain relief, what other type of care does palliative care provide?
Psychosocial and spiritual care
How does palliative care support families of patients?
During the patient's illness and after bereavement
What is the main focus of palliative care according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence?
Providing relief from pain and other symptoms
Is palliative care disease-specific?
No, it is not specific to any disease
What aspect of life does palliative care emphasize?
Quality of life
Who else, besides the patient, should be considered in the palliative care program?
The patient's relatives
Which of the following best describes the goal of palliative care?
To relieve suffering and improve quality of life
Is the availability of palliative care contingent upon the possibility of curing a condition?
No, the availability is not restricted by curability
What is a key goal of palliative care?
Affirming life and regarding dying as a normal process
What aspect does palliative care emphasize in terms of patient care?
Integrating psychological and spiritual aspects
When should palliative care be applicable according to the text?
Early in the course of illness along with other therapies
What is one of the ways palliative care helps patients and families?
Empowering patients and caregivers to make informed decisions
How does palliative care view death according to the text?
As a natural process that should neither be hastened nor postponed
What is a characteristic of palliative care teams according to the text?
Using a team approach to address patient and family needs
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