Nursing in Palliative Care

Abstract

Palliative care is the best example of the art of nursing that looks at the circumstances and difficulties that cause suffering and affect the quality of life of patients. Palliative care is comprehensive care aimed at providing the necessary health care to patients with incurable diseases. A palliative approach is a completely holistic approach to another person, one of whom is a health professional and the other a patient. Palliative care interventions are aimed primarily at reducing suffering and pain which improves the quality of life of patients. The nurse is responsible for planning, conducting and evaluating health care with continuous assessment, educating patients and families, and collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary team.