THE PALLIATIVE APPROACH
life-threatening illness. {cochrane et al, 2008} historically, hospice, palliative or end-of-life care was developed to help cancer patients manage symptoms and address psychosocial needs in the last months of life. someone with cancer typically received treatment (curative care) until there were no other disease-modifying therapies available.
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