Assessment guidelines

This section contains information about the importance of conducting a comprehensive and ongoing assessment for palliative patients. Key components of the assessment that are discussed include physical, psychosocial, spiritual, financial and sexual domains.

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Assessing Guidelines
The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
The Role of the Family Meeting
Relevant Assessment Tools
Symptom Management Principles
Communication in Challenging Situations
Transitions of Care from Cure to Palliation
Palliative Care for Advanced Malignant Diseases
Palliative Care of Non-Malignant Diseases
Advance Care Planning
Care of the Imminently Dying Person and After Death
The Role of Volunteers
Complementary Therapies