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[Social palliation].

Holger Rasmussen1, Lisbeth Langkilde,

  • 1viho@dadlnet.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 22, 2007
PubMed
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Social support is crucial in palliative care, addressing family wellbeing during end-of-life. This includes practical social counseling for income and psycho-social work to navigate difficult emotional challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care Medicine
  • Social Work in Healthcare
  • End-of-Life Support

Context:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes social support within palliative care.
  • Dying individuals and their families face significant social concerns regarding present and future well-being.
  • Social aspects are integral to holistic end-of-life care.

Purpose:

  • To delineate the key social support components in palliative care.
  • To highlight the dual nature of social support: practical and emotional.
  • To underscore the importance of addressing social issues for patients and families.

Summary:

  • Palliative care encompasses social counseling, focusing on maintaining income and practical assistance for the well-being of the dying person and their family.

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  • Psycho-social work addresses the emotional and psychological challenges faced by both the patient and their family during the end-of-life transition.
  • These social interventions aim to improve quality of life during a critical period.

    • Impact:

    • Enhanced patient and family well-being through comprehensive social support.
    • Improved coping mechanisms for families navigating end-of-life challenges.
    • Recognition of social support as a fundamental pillar of effective palliative care.