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1Central Armed Police Composite Hospital, Border Security Force Academy, Tekanpur, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Indian Journal of Cancer
|October 20, 2020
Summary
Early palliative care integration in India offers significant benefits beyond terminal care. It enhances patient-family time, improves symptom management, and supports healthcare professionals, promoting a dignified end-of-life experience.
Area of Science:
- Medical Humanities
- Palliative Medicine
- Healthcare Delivery
Background:
- Palliative care remains largely unrecognized in India, extending beyond its common association with terminal illness.
- There is a need to understand the broader implications of integrating palliative medicine early in patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the advantages of early integration of palliative medicine in India.
- To emphasize the multifaceted role of palliative care in improving patient and family well-being.
Main Methods:
- This is a narrative review, synthesizing current understanding and expert opinion on palliative care.
- Focuses on clinical acumen, communication, ethical considerations, and holistic patient management.
Main Results:
- Early palliative care enhances patient-family time and supports joint decision-making.
- Effective pain and symptom control, sensitive information delivery, and advance care planning contribute to a dignified death.
- Holistic care benefits not only patients and families but also healthcare professionals, fostering healing.
Conclusions:
- Integrating palliative medicine early is crucial for optimizing patient and family experiences in India.
- Palliative care requires skilled communication, ethical practice, and a holistic approach for effective implementation.
- The benefits extend to bereavement support and professional well-being, underscoring its comprehensive value.
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