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Palliating symptoms other than pain
1Calvary Health Care, Bethlehem Hospital, Victoria, Australia. dirpalliative@bethlehem.org.au
Background:
Symptoms other than pain are a heavy burden for patients with either malignant or progressive nonmalignant disease and significantly reduce quality of life.
Objective:
This article discusses the management of symptoms of malignant or progressive nonmalignant disease in the general practice setting.
Discussion:
The approach to management of the symptoms of malignant or progressive nonmalignant disease is the same, regardless of the diagnosis. Management includes evaluation, treatment--depending on the underlying pathological mechanism, explanation for both the patient and their family, and ongoing review of goals of care.
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