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Palliative care: what is it?

M A Williams1, M S Wheeler

  • 1Hospices of the National Capital Region, Fairfax, VA, USA. mwilliams@thehospices.org

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|May 2, 2002
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Palliative care evolved from the hospice movement, originating as care for the ill and dying. It should be integrated with active treatment, not just reserved for end-of-life care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Palliative Care Medicine
  • Hospice Care

Background:

  • Palliative care's origins trace back to the ancient hospice movement, initially serving ill travelers.
  • The modern hospice concept emerged with St. Christopher's Hospice in 1967, followed by the first U.S. hospice in 1974.
  • The term 'palliative care' was established in North America in 1975, marking a significant development in end-of-life care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To trace the historical development of palliative care and its connection to the hospice movement.
  • To examine the traditional versus an integrated approach to palliative care.
  • To highlight the importance of considering palliative care alongside active medical treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of hospice and palliative care origins.

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  • Analysis of the evolution of palliative care concepts.
  • Examination of traditional end-of-life care practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Hospice care originated for travelers and evolved to focus on the terminally ill.
    • Palliative care was formally established in North America in the 1970s.
    • Traditional palliative care was often delayed until curative treatments were exhausted.

    Conclusions:

    • Palliative care should be considered concurrently with active disease treatment.
    • The integration of palliative care earlier in the disease trajectory is crucial.
    • As curative options diminish, the importance of palliative care increases significantly.