Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Palliative medicine]

E Klaschik1, S Husebö

  • 1Abteilung für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Malteser Krankenhaus Bonn.

Der Anaesthesist
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Palliative medicine focuses on enhancing the quality of life for seriously ill patients by managing pain and addressing holistic needs. It emphasizes integrated care and ethical communication, rejecting euthanasia.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2016
Same author

[Dronabinol (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol) in long-term treatment. Symptom control in patients with multiple sclerosis and spasticity, neuropathic pain, loss of appetite and cachexia].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2013
Same author

Bowel function during pain therapy with oxycodone/naloxone prolonged-release tablets in patients with advanced cancer.

International journal of clinical practice·2011
Same author

Impact of cafedrine/theodrenaline (Akrinor® ) on therapy of maternal hypotension during spinal anesthesia for Cesarean delivery: a retrospective study.

Minerva ginecologica·2010
Same author

[Tuition in palliative medicine. Does it have an impact on future physicians' attitudes toward active euthanasia?].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2008
Same author

Morphine in the management of dyspnoea in ALS. A pilot study.

European journal of neurology·2008

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Palliative Care
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Palliative medicine evolved from the hospice movement, focusing on integrated care for the terminally ill.
  • It prioritizes patient quality of life over life prolongation.
  • The discipline addresses physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Purpose:

  • To define the core components of palliative medicine, including pain and symptom management.
  • To outline the multidisciplinary and ethical considerations in end-of-life care.
  • To highlight the rejection of euthanasia and the importance of accepting death as a natural process.

Summary:

  • Palliative medicine integrates pain control, symptom management, and holistic support for patients, families, and staff.

Related Experiment Videos

  • It encompasses communication, ethics, and acceptance of death, rejecting euthanasia.
  • Implementation occurs in various settings (home, hospital) with services like home care, day centers, and specialized units.

    • Impact:

    • Severely ill cancer patients have significantly benefited from palliative care services.
    • Palliative care units utilize interdisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and psychosocial professionals.
    • International progress includes recognition as a clinical discipline and academic positions in palliative medicine.