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Palliative medicine--part 2.

Suresh K Reddy1, Arun Rajagopal, Nirupama Govidraj

  • 1Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.

Pain Practice : the Official Journal of World Institute of Pain
|December 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This article focuses on palliative medicine, detailing the assessment and management of common symptoms in terminal patients, including constipation, nausea, vomiting, hypercalcemia, and hydration. It aims to improve care and attention for this vital medical field.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Medicine
  • Symptom Management

Background:

  • The Institute of Medicine's report highlights the need for greater attention to palliative care for terminal patients.
  • Palliative medicine requires advancements in education, research, and reimbursement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To continue a series on palliative medicine.
  • To discuss the assessment and management of key symptoms in terminal patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review and discussion of symptom assessment strategies.
  • Outline of management approaches for specific symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Detailed assessment and management protocols for constipation.
  • Strategies for managing nausea and vomiting.

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  • Approaches to hypercalcemia and hydration in palliative care.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective symptom management is crucial in palliative medicine.
    • Addressing these symptoms can improve the quality of life for terminal patients.
    • Further development in palliative care education and research is warranted.