Palliative care in non-cancer patients and the neglected caregiver.
Diseases other than cancer can be progressive and have a terminal phase and many of the philosophies of palliative care are applicable. The case studies emphasize two types of palliation. First, for the patient and that is well recognized and second, palliation for the caregiver which should include provision of respite care.
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D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012144:Respite Care; D013727:Terminal Care