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Palliative Care for Cancer Patients
- Types of Services Provided Through Palliative Care
- Medical Consultation: The palliative care team provides medical consultation to control the signs and symptoms the patient is experiencing during treatment, while remaining under the care of the treating medical team receiving chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or other treatments.
- Inpatient Palliative Unit: This unit provides comfort to the patient and their family through ongoing care from palliative care specialists, aiming to improve quality of life and offer more flexible visit schedules, allowing the patient to spend more time with family and loved ones.
- Home Care Program: The home care team offers its services throughout the week, coordinating regular visits to the patient’s home to provide treatments, advice, and emotional support, under the supervision of the palliative care team in the hospital.
