Palliative Care


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Release Date : March 01 2020

Clinical practice guidelines for quality palliative care, 4th edition

About the Guideline

  • RAND Evidence-based Practice Center conducted a complete review of the evidence with a consensus of expert practitioners and researchers.
  • The purpose of the guideline is to present consistent criteria and standards for palliative care across all settings and to improve access for all patients.
 

Key Clinical Considerations

Structure and processes of care

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Physical aspects of care

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Psychological and psychiatric aspects of care

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Social aspects of care

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Spiritual, religious, and existential aspects of care

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Cultural aspects of care

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Care of the patient nearing the end of life

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Ethical and legal aspects of care

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Link to Practice Guideline:

https://www.nationalcoalitionhpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NCHPC-NCPGuidelines_4thED_web_FINAL.pdf
 

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