Palliative care for advanced malignant diseases

This section contains information about the particular challenges faced by those patients with advanced cancer and the impact for families and caregivers. Suggestions for considering goals in changing circumstances and valuable information sources for patients, families and/or caregivers and staff are included here.

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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