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Palliative care: a promising philosophical framework for gastroenterology
1Department of Surgery and Palliative Care Consultation Service, Hamot Medical Center, 2050 South Shore Drive, Erie, PA 16505, USA. gpdunn1@earthlink.net
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|March 15, 2006
Summary
Palliative care principles enhance gastroenterology practice, improving patient outcomes. New concepts like "intestinal failure" expand palliative care beyond end-of-life, creating palliative gastroenterology.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Palliative Care
- Health Philosophy
Background:
- Palliative care has evolved significantly since the 1970s.
- Gastroenterology advancements have positively impacted palliative care.
- Concepts like the 'second brain' and 'intestinal failure' are emerging in gastroenterology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the synergistic relationship between palliative care and gastroenterology.
- To demonstrate how gastroenterology concepts can enrich palliative care philosophy.
- To advocate for a broader application of palliative care principles within gastroenterology.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of existing literature and emerging gastroenterology concepts.
- Review of the integration of palliative care philosophy into medical practice.
- Discussion of the potential for 'palliative gastroenterology'.
Main Results:
- Palliative care philosophy offers a framework to enrich gastroenterology.
- Gastroenterology concepts, such as 'intestinal failure,' align with palliative care principles.
- Synergy between the fields broadens the scope of palliative care application.
Conclusions:
- The integration of palliative care enriches gastroenterology practice.
- Emerging gastroenterology concepts support a wider application of palliative care.
- Palliative gastroenterology represents a significant expansion of palliative care's reach.
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