Transition of care from cure to palliation

This section focuses on the transition of care from disease modifying or curative treatment to supportive and palliative care. The difficulties that this transition poses for all involved (patients, family and caregivers and the treating health care team) are discussed. Patterns of disease and decline with associated points of transition are also illustrated.

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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