Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Oncology and Palliative Care.

C. Bausewein1, R. Hartenstein

  • 14. Medizinische Abteilung (Onkologie, Hämatologie, Pneumologie, Palliativmedizin), Städtisches Krankenhaus München-Harlaching, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München.

Onkologie
|July 7, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Palliative care, focusing on quality of life and symptom management for cancer patients and families, needs earlier integration into oncology treatment. This ensures continuous support throughout the illness journey.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Spontaneous Bleeding in a Patient with Malignant Lymphoma: A Case of Acquired Hemophilia.

Onkologie·2001
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care Medicine

Background:

  • Oncology treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery aim for cure or palliation.
  • Palliative care originated in the hospice movement, emphasizing patient and family quality of life.
  • Palliative care in Germany is relatively new, often confined to end-of-life care post-oncology treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the evolution of oncology and palliative care.
  • To advocate for the earlier integration of palliative care in cancer treatment.
  • To emphasize the need for palliative care principles in medical training.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the development of oncology and palliative care.
  • Analysis of current palliative care practices and integration challenges.
  • Discussion of educational needs in palliative medicine.

Main Results:

  • Palliative care has shifted focus from quantity to quality of life, encompassing symptom control, communication, and end-of-life care.
  • Early integration of palliative care is crucial for continuity of care for patients and families.
  • Palliative care principles are not yet fully integrated into medical and postgraduate training in Germany.

Conclusions:

  • Palliative care is essential for comprehensive cancer patient support.
  • Integrating palliative care earlier in the disease trajectory improves patient and family outcomes.
  • Medical education must incorporate palliative care principles for better healthcare delivery.

Related Experiment Videos