Estimation of need for palliative care among noncancer patients attending a tertiary care hospital

Conclusion: This study highlights the need for incorporation and initiation of palliative care services in other non-cancer specialties in tertiary care hospitals to ensure holistic management of such cases. Counseling service has also to be rendered as part of palliative care since a good share of the patients had psychological and emotional issues.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research